Transport emissions represent the second largest source (after domestic) of the District's carbon footprint at 37% or 105,700tCO2e per year.
The main approach to reducing those emissions, in light of the Climate Emergency declared by RDC in June 2023, is through the publics take up of electric vehicles and supporting electric vehicle charging infrastructure as well as a modal shift to public transport and active travel.
There are currently 40 EV charge points in the Rochford District (Dec 2024) of which 8 have been installed by the council in public/private partnership models.
Use the Council's EV Charge Point Strategy to find out where you can charge your Electric vehicle locally or nationwide using Zap Map