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This bill establishes a comprehensive Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program administered by Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission to accelerate the state's transition to a zero-emissions clean energy economy. The program will provide funding to install, maintain, and upgrade electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with priority given to publicly available charging stations, multi-tenant locations, electric vehicle fleets, and installations serving low-income or underserved communities. The bill increases the petroleum tax by increasing the allocation to the electric vehicle charging system subaccount from 3 to 10 cents per barrel, which will generate approximately $2.37 million for the program in fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Eligible applicants can receive funding to install new charging stations (including Level 2 AC and DC fast charging systems) or upgrade existing infrastructure, with the requirement that installations be performed by qualified professionals and comply with non-discrimination laws. The program aims to support Hawaii's aggressive clean energy goals, including achieving 100% renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the transportation sector, which currently accounts for almost two-thirds of the state's petroleum consumption.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1668&year=2026