Support services for municipalities for the expansion of charging infrastructure
The expansion of charging infrastructure plays an important role in achieving climate targets in the transport sector. Local authorities are key players on the ground: they shape framework conditions, coordinate processes and support the implementation of charging infrastructure.
On this page you will find structured support offers from the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure along central questions - compact, free of charge and specially prepared for municipalities.
Where does my municipality currently stand?
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The demand for charging is increasing because more and more people are driving electrically. The prerequisite for this is a comprehensive, needs-based charging infrastructure. What is the situation in your municipality?
Take a look at the current status of the installation and check how much additional charging infrastructure is needed on site.
What role does my municipality play?
Local authorities take on a central management role in the expansion of charging infrastructure - from planning and approvals to awarding contracts. A clear understanding of your own role makes it easier to get started and provides orientation. The following support services can help:
Guide "Easy charging in the municipality"
The guide „Einfach laden in der Kommune“ serves as introductory reading and supports municipalities in setting up public charging infrastructure - from planning and approval to awarding contracts. Numerous graphics, excursuses and best-practice examples make it easy to get started with the topic of charging infrastructure.
Course in the LadeLernTOOL - Municipality and charging infrastructure
The courses „Municipality and charging infrastructure 1 and 2“ in the LoadingLearningTOOL provide you with a structured introduction to the expansion of charging infrastructure.
They show what role local authorities play, what options for action exist and how specific projects - from planning to awarding and approval - can be implemented.
How can the expansion of charging infrastructure be strategically planned?
MasterplanTOOL - Create an overview and get off to a structured start
The MasterplanTOOL supports you as a local authority, municipal association or district in the planning of charging infrastructure.
It bundles current data on existing buildings and demand and provides practical measures for expansion - transferable to your local situation and presented in a comprehensible way.
The tool offers guidance, particularly to municipalities with little previous experience, and guides you step by step through the key phases of the charging infrastructure roll-out. This allows you to derive realistic goals and next steps for your municipality.
In the MasterplanTOOL you can select measures and compile them into a local master plan, which serves as a basis for further coordination and planning
StandortTOOL - Determine requirements and plan locations
The LocationTOOL helps you as a municipality to better classify the future demand for charging infrastructure and to plan the expansion with foresight.
It helps you to derive expansion targets for your municipality and create a reliable basis for further planning.
Detailed demand forecasts are available to local authorities for planning car charging infrastructure. These are clearly presented in maps and dashboards and make developments in their own area comprehensible.
How can projects be implemented locally?
FlächenTOOL - This is where property and charging infrastructure come together
The SurfaceTOOL offers you an easy way to offer municipal areas for the installation of charging infrastructure and to bring them together with operators (CPOs).
In this way, you can actively support the expansion on site and get suitable locations up and running more quickly.
The area CHECK helps you to select suitable areas and take initial requirements into account.
Tender template - support for municipal procurement procedures
The tender templates serve as application aids for local authorities that are interested in awarding a contract or a tender procedure. decide on a procedure similar to a public procurement procedure. They contain samples and forms for all the usual necessary documents and forms and are easy to individualize with accompanying explanations.
Course in the LadeLernTOOL - Electrifying the municipal vehicle fleet
Electrifying their own vehicle fleets is an important piece of the puzzle for local authorities when it comes to promoting climate-neutral mobility in their municipality. This course highlights the necessary steps in planning the conversion of the vehicle fleet, looks at the charging infrastructure of the vehicle fleet and discusses the integration of climate-friendly vehicles.
What legal requirements must be observed?
Legal framework conditions and approval processes are key components when setting up charging infrastructure. However, these can be implemented efficiently with clear structures and suitable tools.
Understanding the requirements of the GEIG and EPBD - in 35 minutes
The Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG) places specific requirements on charging infrastructure in buildings. The course „LadeLernTOOL compact: The GEIG & the EPBD“ offers Legal orientation and practical assistance in dealing with charging infrastructure and energy-efficient building planning - a clear recommendation for anyone involved in the construction, renovation or use of buildings.
Guidelines for optimizing and accelerating approval processes
The publication „Building charging infrastructure in the municipality“ focuses on the legal framework and approval processes. It shows how local authorities can implement the regulatory requirements efficiently and comprehensibly and offers specific recommendations on how to speed up approvals and standardize processes.
All legal assistance at a glance
Bundled application aids on legal issues are available to provide you with a comprehensive overview. Here you will find further information, templates and support services for approval processes, contract awards and regulatory requirements.