THE Department of Energy (DoE) is working on a joint memorandum circular (JMC) with several other agencies to accelerate the permit process for installing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, BusinessWorld reported.
According to Patrick T. Aquino, DoE Undersecretary, the current average permitting time for EV charging stations is at least six months. The JMC aims to streamline this process, reducing delays that hinder the rollout of charging infrastructure.
The initiative is part of the government's push to support EV adoption in the Philippines, which requires a robust network of charging stations to complement the growing fleet of electric vehicles.