Goa govt notifies charging infrastructure policy for electric vehicles – EQ Mag Pro
PANAJI: The state government has notified the Goa EV Concessional Charging Infrastructure Policy 2021, paving the way for EV charging stations across the state. It will also boost sales of electric vehicles.
As per the policy, the charging stations operators shall be allowed other sources to generate revenue, but with prior approval.
Revenue generated will be shared with the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) on a 50:50 basis. Of the GEDA charges, 20% will be shared with the land-owning agency while the remaining 80% will go into the Goa Decarbonization Fund.
In case of multiple applications for any particular location, GEDA will award the concessional location to the applicant offering maximum fixed monthly contribution to the fund during the allotment period.
“If there is no operator coming forward for a particular location, GEDA, with the approval of the Tariff Committee, may offer a higher tariff for such locations,” policy said.
The GEDA shall establish a single application process within 30 days from the date of the publication of the policy for submission of application. Till such time, the GEDA on receipt of the application will process the physical application along with all documents for necessary action.
The policy stated that Goa is among the fastest growing states in the country. The Goan economy is largely dependent on tourism as the annual arrival of tourists are almost five times that of the local population.
Goa has a total population of 15 lakh and receives about 75 lakh tourists every year. The movement of these seasonal tourists is largely dependent on unorganised transportation, including unmetered taxis, motorcycles, ferry boats and rickshaws.
High vehicle density in Goa and in addition, increased load affects the environment due to CO2 emission. Therefore, an affordable and efficient Concessional Public EV Charging infrastructure is needed, the policy said.
Senior officer said that the adoption of electric vehicles for daily commute is essential for a wide range of goals, including better air quality, reduced noise pollution, enhanced energy security, along with lower carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions.
“With vehicular pollution being a constant source of reduced air quality within the state, rapid adoption of zero-emission vehicles is of great importance,” the officer said.
Source: TNN
