Origin Energy is to partner with the Uniting Church to roll out 42 EV chargers for the use of staff and residents at 21 aged care facilities in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Michael Mathias, environmental sustainability manager at Uniting NSW.ACT, an arm of the Uniting Church, says the rollout will comfort to those who are worried about where they can charge their electric cars.
“The EV charger rollout complements Uniting’s broader sustainability goals, which focus on reducing carbon emissions across buildings, energy use and operations,” he said in a statement.
“We have already begun transitioning our fleet, with 12 EVs and 30 charging stations in place and a clear plan to fully electrify the fleet over time.
Installation of the EV chargers is scheduled to get underway at the end of May, and Uniting and Origin are also planning a so-called “EV roadshow” to answer any questions that employees have.
Transport currently accounts for a significant amount of Uniting’s environmental footprint, consuming 909 kilolitres of fuel in 2024 and representing around 13 per cent of its energy use and approximately 7.5 per cent of its carbon emissions.
The new EV chargers will play an integral role in Uniting’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2040.
