VAT – A Call For Action
Mer UK Blog
by Eddie Hatzigeorgiou
1y ago
The price that EV drivers pay for public charging differs from that of home charging. One of the main reasons for this is the discrepancy between the two VAT levels that are applied. At present, EV drivers who don’t have access to charging at home pay four times more tax on the electricity they use from public charge points. That’s because VAT on domestic electricity is 5% and at public chargers it is set at 20%. Mer is one of the signatories of a letter sent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Transport Secretary – at the time Kwasi Kwarteng and Anne-Marie Trevelyan respectively – cal ..read more
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Including Renewables In The EV Charging Mix
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by Eddie Hatzigeorgiou
1y ago
With the UK’s energy mix moving away from coal-fired electricity, gas is being used as the main interim transition route to renewables, so the UK is very, very exposed to gas. When there is disruption in the market across Europe, like we’ve seen since February, we are subject to price volatility, supply shortages, and are almost hostages to factors outside of our control. Strategic energy supply factors come much more sharply into focus. The UK is actually very well connected to Europe when it comes to moving energy across networks. When we make renewables here – through onshore and offshore ..read more
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The Power Play – Energy Demand Management
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by Chantel
1y ago
In this article With the transition to electric vehicles now well underway, charging infrastructure will become a standard feature in workplace car parks. But can your sites cope with the increased demand for power needed to recharge multiple EVs? Or are you restricted in your fleet electrification plans by grid constraints? Supply and demand Stevie Jones, Associate Consultant at Mer believes that EV charging en masse is going to require some careful planning and a detailed understanding of each location’s power supply as well as the forecast demand.  “As you would expect, an office bui ..read more
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How To Handle The Rising Cost Of Charging An EV
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by Eddie Hatzigeorgiou
1y ago
What do you do when the base cost of what you supply doubles or even triples over the course of a year? That’s the challenge facing EV charging companies right across Europe, and it is causing concern among the industry and EV drivers alike. It’s no secret that electricity prices have shot up recently. We are all feeling it in our energy bills. The recent volatility in electricity prices is a result of a number of factors; both geopolitical and economic, and inevitably this impacts the price EV drivers pay at the charging points. The causes of the energy supply turmoil have been in the headli ..read more
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A Day At Holland Park – Corporate Volunteer Day 2022
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by Eddie Hatzigeorgiou
1y ago
Holland Park is the largest park in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, boasting 22.5 hectares of beautiful gardens, woodland areas, play facilities, a café, and more. The Park is the base of the borough’s Ecology Service. Their Ecology Centre runs events, activities and educational visits and workshops for schools. It is also the home of Kyoto Garden, a Japanese garden that was donated by the Chamber of Commerce of Kyoto in 1991. Stephanie Salguero, Head of Marketing and Sustainability Manager at Mer UK, organised the corporate volunteer day. “As part of our sustainable objectives ..read more
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Sustainable Initiatives At Mer
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by Eddie Hatzigeorgiou
1y ago
In this article Mer takes sustainability beyond providing electric vehicle (EV) charging for UK drivers. As the global climate crisis develops, Mer continues to advocate for our planet by implementing environmentally-friendly methods in our business processes. We work hard to foster a shared appreciation for the necessity of protecting our planet amongst our team. In this blog, we cover the steps we are taking to ensure we reduce the environmental impact of our business operations wherever possible and support the journey towards a greener future in everything we do. Capturing our Carbon Emi ..read more
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Workplace Charging: Introducing Charge Point Tariffs
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by Chantel
1y ago
In this article Business Objectives As energy prices have risen, we have seen a growing trend of clients coming back to us to discuss introducing tariffs for using their Mer charging points in the workplace. Scott Duncan, Associate Consultant at Mer, says: “We are seeing more workplaces move away from giving employees free EV charging at work, simply because electricity prices are getting higher at a time when a company’s other overheads are also growing. “There is a realisation that free charging is an extra perk for some employees. This is great if you are trying to encourage workers to sw ..read more
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Reflections On COP26, One Year On – EVs And Renewable Energy
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by Eddie Hatzigeorgiou
1y ago
In this article Since 1995, the Conference of the Parties has represented at international level the pressing need to work together to challenge the climate crisis. The Conference, or ‘COP’, is the ‘supreme decision-making body’ of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The annual conference sees negotiation and discussion surrounding climate commitments, as well as assessments of the progress made by signatories of the UNFCCC towards reducing the threat climate change presents. This year, the year of COP27, delegates will gather in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from 7 ..read more
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Interview – How Rewilding Can Help Solve The Climate Crisis
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by Eddie Hatzigeorgiou
1y ago
Rewilding Britain is a country-wide organisation that focuses on rewilding. Acknowledging the impact it can have on reversing biodiversity loss and mitigating climate heating, their vision is to ‘expand the scale, quality and connectivity of Britain’s native habitats’ to see 30% of our land and sea restored for nature by 2030. Sara King, Rewilding Network Lead at Rewilding Britain, spoke to Mer about rewilding, its impact on tackling the climate crisis, and how the organisation is helping to rewild our country. Rewilding – A Force For Change What is Rewilding? Nature is our life support syst ..read more
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Fleet Electrification: EV Fleet Trends
Mer UK Blog
by Chantel
1y ago
In this article Simon Tate has worked in the fleet sector since 2005, and now holds a senior position at Mer, a leading provider of fleet, workplace, and home EV charging infrastructure. Previously, Simon has had integral roles within Mercedes-Benz, Lombard, LeasePlan and Northgate.   While he has specialised exclusively in the EV charging sector since 2018, Simon remains close to the fleet sector, working with major operators on their electrification goals. Here are his thoughts on trends in fleet electrification.  Starting the transition  As an expert in helping fleets ..read more
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