Today, I am pleased to announce the successful applicants for the Tasmanian Government’s $50,000 ChargeSmart grants program.
ChargeSmart provides one-off grant funding of up to $5,000 to workplaces to support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations for use by employees.
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government recognises that electric vehicle uptake is on the rise and we want to support workplaces to prepare for the technology by increasing the availability of electric vehicle charging opportunities.
As a result of the program, electric vehicle charging stations will be installed across a variety of workplaces including local government, schools, private business and a Government Business Enterprise.
Electric vehicles, powered by Tasmania’s renewable energy, have the potential to reduce emissions in the transport sector, reduce transport costs and help to improve the State’s energy security.
The ChargeSmart initiative is just part of the Tasmanian Government’s broader commitment under Climate Action 21: Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2017-2021 to support electric vehicle uptake in the State, including improving the State’s electric vehicle charging network.
Further information about ChargeSmart including a full list of successful applicants, is available at: www.climatechange.tas.gov.au