Bill > SB1088

This bill amends Hawaii's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure rebate program to provide financial incentives for installing EV-ready parking stalls in new affordable housing construction. The legislation addresses barriers to EV adoption for low-income residents by offering rebates of up to $1,750 per parking stall, with eligibility limited to 50% of the total parking stalls in a project. The rebate program will be administered by the public utilities commission and applies to installations after July 1, 2025. "Affordable housing" is defined as housing for households earning at or below 140% of the area median income. The bill recognizes that constructing EV-ready parking stalls during initial construction is significantly more cost-effective than retrofitting existing parking areas, and aims to promote equitable access to EV charging infrastructure for lower-income residents who might otherwise be unable to benefit from electric vehicle ownership. The rebate program builds upon existing guidelines that prioritize publicly available charging stations and support broader clean energy and grid resilience goals, while ensuring that the rebates are accessible and strategically implemented.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1088&year=2025