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Poland's UDER53 Bill Streamlines EV Charging Regulations

Poland's new bill, UDER53, makes it easier for residents to install EV charging points at home. This deregulation effort aims to boost EV adoption and meet EU sustainability goals.

In this image on both sides there are buildings, electric poles. There are few vehicles parked in...
In this image on both sides there are buildings, electric poles. There are few vehicles parked in front of the buildings. In the middle there is a road.

Poland's UDER53 Bill Streamlines EV Charging Regulations

Bill Gates and Poland are streamlining regulations to boost electric vehicle (EV) adoption. A new bill, UDER53, aims to simplify the process of installing private charging stations in residential buildings. The Ministry of Climate and Environment, led by Secretary of State Krzysztof Bolesta, is driving this change to align with EU sustainability goals.

Currently, residents must seek approval from homeowners' associations or building administrators to install charging points. A recent court ruling in Warsaw has set a precedent, allowing residents to install private charging points with associations facing legal and financial consequences for unjustified refusal.

The draft law UDER53 seeks to make this process more predictable and transparent. It introduces stricter deadlines for administrators to commission a technical study, with applicants able to commission the study directly if the deadline is not met. The bill also aims to reduce waiting times for new charging points, fostering electromobility in Poland. This deregulation effort is part of Poland's broader strategy to reduce bureaucratic obstacles for sustainable technologies.

With 80% of Polish EV owners charging at home, the UDER53 bill is poised to significantly enhance the EV charging infrastructure. By removing regulatory barriers and simplifying procedures, Poland is taking a step forward in its commitment to EU sustainability goals.

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