Hawaii HB344 mandates electric vehicle charger-ready parking in new state buildings and retrofits high-priority state facilities.

Hawaii HB344 requires that at least 25% of parking stalls in new state buildings include electric vehicle charger-ready infrastructure. The Hawaii State Energy Office must survey existing state facilities with parking and identify high-priority facilities for retrofitting. The bill appropriates funds for cost assessments and installations at these facilities. Workplace charging is seen as beneficial for renters, low- and moderate-income families, and grid efficiency. The bill aims to ensure an equitable transition to clean transportation.

Hawaii HB344 mandates electric vehicle charger-ready parking in new state buildings and retrofits high-priority state facilities.

Hawaii HB344 requires that at least 25% of parking stalls in new state buildings include electric vehicle charger-ready infrastructure. The Hawaii State Energy Office must survey existing state facilities with parking and identify high-priority facilities for retrofitting. The bill appropriates funds for cost assessments and installations at these facilities. Workplace charging is seen as beneficial for renters, low- and moderate-income families, and grid efficiency. The bill aims to ensure an equitable transition to clean transportation.