Lahore: Lahore Commissioner Aamir Jaan has linked the issuance of environment no objection certificates (NOCs) for new commercial and industrial buildings with the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, news sources reported on December 27.
At a meeting held on Monday, Mr Jaan stated that for an environmentally-friendly infrastructure of the city, the administration has deemed that builders would have to comply with four conditions in order for the Environment NOC to be issued in the Lahore Division. These conditions include:
Installation of solar systems
Certified energy-efficient devices
Water recycling plants
Electric vehicle charging stations in the building’s parking area.
The commissioner also remarked that energy savings, water conservation, and smog control are of utmost importance for the city and EV stations will help reach a sustainable solution. He warned that any building that followed the above conditions would not be issued a NOC. He said that the energy crisis, water shortage, and smog were a menace for the metropolitan cities, including Lahore.
It is important to note that Lahore is ranked among the top cities with the worst air pollution statistics. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city has consistently remained above 300 points, which is deemed hazardous for human health and well-being.
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