Himachal Pradesh Mandates EV Charging Infrastructure in Commercial, Public and Semi-Public Buildings
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has mandated EV charging infrastructure in commercial and public buildings under the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Rules, 2026 while introducing additional FAR incentives for energy-efficient buildings compliant with the HP Energy Conservation Building Code (HPECBC) Rules 2018.
March 07, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
He said that this move has been aligned with Model Building Bye-Laws, which ensures the state’s physical infrastructure evolves in tandem with the rising adoption of electric mobility.
Dharmani said that to further incentivise energy efficiency, the state government has strictly implemented the HP Energy Conservation Building Code (HPECBC) and Rules 2018. Under these regulations, specialised buildings including hospitality, healthcare, educational and shopping complexes covering an area of 750 square meters or more would be granted an additional 0.25 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) over the base FAR of 1.75, provided they comply with ECBC standards.
To ensure compliance, developers must now engage Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) authorised Energy Auditors to vet project designs and oversee construction phases before municipal authorities issue occupancy certificates, he said.
Addressing the economic framework of urban expansion, Dharmani detailed the 18th Amendment Rules, 2026, which establish a structured fee for Premium FAR in real estate projects. The newly defined rates range from INR 3,000 per square meter for up to 0.25 premium FAR, scaling to INR 7,000 for ratios exceeding 0.50. While these charges do not apply to previously completed projects with existing certificates, they would be mandatory for new blocks in ongoing developments and all upcoming real estate ventures, offering developers the flexibility to purchase additional FAR during the initial planning stages.
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