HB1620 HD1

Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and the amount collected from the tax that is deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. 

Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

Sample Testimony:

‍Aloha Chair, Vice Chair, and Members of the Committee,

My name is [YOUR NAME], and I am in strong support of HB1620, which  increases funding of Hawaii's electric vehicle charging system rebate program. This legislation will help expand EV charging infrastructure statewide, critical to the equitable adoption of electric vehicles.

Hawaii is among the leading states in EV adoption rates, but ranks near the bottom in charging infrastructure availability. HB 1620 provides a practical, fair, and sustainable funding mechanism to build the charging networks necessary to support Hawaii's transportation transformation.

Please pass this measure.

[YOUR NAME]

[YOUR TOWN]

SB2905

Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and the amount collected from the tax that is deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. 

Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

Sample Testimony:

HB1619 HD1

IExcludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system as a minor structure. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State.

Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

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SB2434

Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system as a minor structure. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State.

Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

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SB2435

Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

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HB1980

Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

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SB3163

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.