Bill > HB789

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program to expand its scope and requirements. The bill adds electric vehicle charging infrastructure to the types of projects that can be financed through the program, allowing agricultural, commercial, and industrial property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for such improvements. It defines an "electric vehicle charging infrastructure project" as facilities or equipment used to charge batteries or energy storage devices for vehicles powered fully or partially by electricity. The bill also introduces a new notification requirement where municipalities or counties must inform the Department of Revenue when an electric vehicle charging infrastructure project is completed, providing project details and the property owner's contact information. This notification will help ensure that appropriate taxes are collected for electric vehicle charging facilities. The expanded definition of "qualified project" now explicitly includes electric vehicle charging infrastructure alongside existing categories like clean energy projects, resiliency improvements, indoor air quality projects, and water conservation projects. The bill is designed to support sustainable infrastructure development and provide more financing options for property owners looking to invest in clean energy and electric vehicle technologies.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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