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This bill aims to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Hawaii by requiring new state building construction to include EV charging infrastructure and establishing a statewide goal of retrofitting existing state facilities to be EV charger-ready. Specifically, starting July 1, 2025, any new state building with parking must design at least 25% of parking stalls to be "electric vehicle charger-ready," which means having sufficient electrical wiring and infrastructure to support Level 2 charging stations. The Hawaii State Energy Office will conduct a survey of existing state facilities to identify 4-10 high-priority locations for EV charging infrastructure retrofits and must submit a report to the Legislature before the 2026 legislative session. The bill recognizes the growing adoption of electric vehicles and the need to support this transition by creating a more accessible charging network, particularly in workplace settings. To support these goals, the bill appropriates $200,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to assess and install EV charging retrofits at identified high-priority state facilities. The legislation is part of a broader effort to facilitate clean energy transition and support Hawaii's shift towards more sustainable transportation options.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=230&year=2025