From policy to pavement: delivering decarbonisation through on-street EV charging

During this year’s COP30, global leaders spent two weeks discussing how to deliver on the promises of net zero. While the world has been debating targets, timelines, and technologies, one question rises above the rest: how do we turn policy ambition into practical action?

At Trojan Energy, we believe the answer lies not in declarations, but in delivery. Real decarbonisation happens on the pavement, through infrastructure that’s inclusive, resilient, and ready for the people who need it most. Our on-street EV charging solution is already proving what effective implementation looks like and is transforming how communities across the UK access sustainable transport. 

Here’s how we’re turning policy ambition into action, one street at a time.

A familiar pattern has been emerging across the entire net zero landscape. Bold strategies and commitments have been made that struggle to move from plan to progress. But it’s not down to a lack of ambition, it’s the challenge of execution. 

EV charging infrastructure is a perfect example of this gap. The UK has made strong commitments to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 – but for the millions of households without driveways, home charging is still out of reach. Without fair access to convenient and affordable on-street EV charging, the transition to electric vehicles risks deepening inequality rather than closing it.

Bridging the gap between policy and practice requires thinking outside the box, closely collaborating with EV owners, and designing solutions that will work in the real world. That’s where our EV charging model comes in.

Our mission is simple: to make the EV revolution accessible to everyone. Our unique flat-and-flush on-street EV chargers sit seamlessly in the pavement, helping to eliminate street clutter while providing reliable and affordable charging for drivers without off-street parking. Residents can get a charge point installed right outside their home and draw energy directly from their home electricity supply.

This design is incredibly inclusive, ensuring that every household can participate in the transition to sustainable transport – not just those with driveways. Councils across the UK are already seeing the benefits, delivering scalable, low-impact EV infrastructure that blends into communities rather than disrupting them. 

The results speak for themselves. Together, we’re creating safe, accessible, and future-proof charging networks that reduce carbon emissions, support local decarbonisation goals, and make sustainable transport a reality for everyone. 

Discover how our on-street EV charging works and why it’s helping to power the future of urban mobility in our dedicated blog post.

Our experience delivering on-street EV charging up and down the UK has taught us some valuable lessons about how to turn net zero policy into practical progress. Here’s how to deliver real change on the ground:

1) Equity must be engineered in
As our Chief Executive Officer, Ian Mackenzie, puts it: “equity isn’t a policy objective; it’s a design principle.” Policies can aim for fairness – but unless equity is built into EV infrastructure design from the start, it’s easily lost in delivery. This means prioritising drivers who don’t have access to off-street parking instead of treating them as an afterthought. 

Our charging model proves that accessible, fair, and reliable infrastructure can serve every household. Because decarbonisation that only works for some doesn’t work at all.

2) Combine public purpose with innovation
Governments hold the vision and the mandate for net zero. But innovators like us at Trojan Energy bring the technical expertise, agility, and delivery power to make it real. When these forces align, communities benefit faster and more fairly. 

Our work with local authorities demonstrates what’s possible when shared goals drive joint action. Read how our in-house engineering expertise delivers for local authorities and accelerates on-the-ground impact.

3) Design for long-term resilience
The climate is changing, technology is evolving, and public needs will continue to shift. To truly deliver decarbonisation, we must reward future-ready, adaptable infrastructure, not short-term fixes.

As Ian Mackenzie says “resilience is net zero’s insurance policy”, so we must ensure that infrastructure built today still serves communities tomorrow. We design for flexibility from day one, creating EV infrastructure that can scale with demand and integrate with emerging energy systems.

At Trojan Energy, we believe that implementation defines impact. The success of any net zero policy isn’t measured by its ambition, but by how well it’s put into practice.

We’re proud to be part of that delivery. Every charge point we install is a small but significant step toward a fairer, cleaner, and more resilient future in transport. It’s living proof of how innovation, partnership, and purpose come together to make decarbonisation work where it matters most: on the pavement.

Discover more about our on-street charging solution or get in touch for more information.