Bill Text: HI SB2570 | 2022 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Zero Emission Vehicle Fueling Rebates.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2022-05-06 - Enrolled to Governor. [SB2570 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2022-SB2570-Amended.html
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE FUELING REBATES.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 269-72, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§269-72[] Electric vehicle
charging system;] Zero-emission vehicle fueling system; zero-emission vehicle
infrastructure rebate program.
(a) The public utilities commission,
in consultation with [electric] zero-emission vehicle
stakeholders and the state energy office, shall administer a zero-emission vehicle
infrastructure rebate program that incentivizes the installation or upgrade
of [an electric vehicle charging] a zero-emission vehicle fueling
system, as provided in this section, and may contract with a third-party
administrator pursuant to section 269‑73 to operate and manage the rebate
program.
(b) An applicant may be eligible for a rebate under the rebate program if the applicant:
(1) Installs a new [electric]
zero-emission vehicle [charging] fueling system where none
previously existed to either:
(A) An alternating
current Level 2 station with two or more ports that provide electricity to two
or more battery electric vehicles; [or]
(B) A direct current fast charging system; or
(C) A hydrogen refueling station; provided that
it does not store or dispense hydrogen fuel that is produced using fossil fuels;
or
(2) Upgrades an
existing [electric] zero-emission vehicle [charging] fueling
system to either:
(A) An alternating
current Level 2 station with two or more ports that provide electricity to two
or more battery electric vehicles; [or]
(B) A direct current
fast charging system[.]; or
(C) A
hydrogen refueling station; provided that it does not store or dispense
hydrogen fuel that is produced using fossil fuels.
(c) Subject to subsection (d), rebates shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Each eligible
installation of [an electric] a zero-emission vehicle [charging]
fueling system shall receive:
(A) $4,500 for the installation of an
alternating current Level 2 station with two or more ports; [and]
(B) $35,000 for the installation of a direct current fast charging system; and
(C) $200,000 for the installation of a hydrogen refueling station; provided that it does not store or dispense hydrogen fuel that is produced using fossil fuels; and
(2) Each eligible upgrade of [an electric]
a zero-emission vehicle [charging] fueling system shall
receive:
(A) $3,000 for the upgrade to an
alternating current Level 2 station with two or more ports; [and]
(B) $28,000 for the upgrade to a direct
current fast charging system[.]; and
(C) $200,000 for the upgrade of fuel capacity for
a hydrogen refueling station; provided that it does not store or dispense
hydrogen fuel that is produced using fossil fuels.
(d)
The public utilities commission shall not issue more than [$500,000]
$700,000 in total rebates under this section each fiscal year.
(e) The public utilities commission shall:
(1) Prepare any forms that may be necessary for an applicant to claim a rebate pursuant to this section; and
(2) Require each applicant to furnish reasonable information to ascertain the validity of the claim, including but not limited to documentation necessary to demonstrate that the installation or upgrade for which the rebate is claimed is eligible.
(f)
This section shall apply to [electric vehicle charging] zero-emission
vehicle fueling systems that are installed or upgraded after December 31,
2019.
(g)
Applicants shall submit applications to the public utilities commission
within twelve months of the date that the newly installed or upgraded [charging]
zero-emission vehicle fueling system is placed into service to claim
a rebate from the [electric vehicle charging system] zero-emission vehicle
infrastructure rebate
program. Failure to apply to the commission
within twelve months of the date that the newly installed or upgraded [charging]
zero-emission vehicle fueling system is placed into service shall
constitute a waiver of the right to claim the rebate.
(h)
Nothing in this section shall alter taxes due on the original purchase
or upgrade price of [an electric vehicle charging] a zero-emission vehicle
fueling system prior to the application of the rebate. Any rebate received pursuant to the [electric
vehicle charging system] zero-emission vehicle infrastructure rebate
program shall not be considered income for the purposes of state or county
taxes.
(i)
In administering the [electric vehicle charging system] zero-emission
vehicle infrastructure rebate program, the public utilities commission
shall [give consideration to] consider the following guidelines:
(1) Priority should be
given to [electric vehicle charging] zero-emission vehicle fueling
systems that are publicly available, serve multiple tenants, employees, or
customers, or serve electric vehicle fleets;
(2) [Electric
vehicle charging system] Zero-emission vehicle infrastructure rebates
should enhance broader public clean energy and grid resiliency goals by
supporting deployment of [electric vehicle charging] zero-emission vehicle
fueling systems that can regulate their time of use, be networked and
co-optimized with other [electric vehicle charging] zero-emission vehicle
fueling systems, and otherwise provide grid services or other benefits to
the utility and electric grid; and
(3) [Electric vehicle
charging] Zero-emission vehicle fueling systems
that serve a single person, such as a reserved parking stall or a single-family
residence, shall not be eligible for rebates.
(j) As used in this section:
"Alternating current Level 2 charging station", commonly referred to as "Level 2 charging station", means an electric vehicle charging system that utilizes alternating current electricity providing at least three kilowatts and means a system that:
(1) Is capable of providing electricity from a non-vehicle source to charge the batteries of one or more electric vehicles;
(2) Meets recognized standards and protocols including, but not limited to, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1772™ of SAE International and Tesla protocol; and
(3) Is designed and installed in compliance with article 625 of the National Electrical Code to appropriate Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories' standards.
"Applicant" means an individual;
non-profit or for-profit corporation; local, state, or federal government
agency; homeowner association; or any other eligible entity as defined under
rules adopted for the [electric vehicle charging system] zero-emission
vehicle infrastructure
rebate program.
"Direct current fast charging system", commonly referred to as "DC fast charging system", means an electric vehicle charging system that utilizes direct current electricity providing forty kilowatts or greater and:
(1) Is
capable of providing electricity from a non-vehicle source to charge the
batteries of one or more electric vehicles;
(2) Meets
recognized standards and protocols, including, but not limited to, Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) J1772™ of SAE International,
Tesla protocol, and CHAdeMO protocol; and
(3) Is
designed and installed in compliance with article 625 of the National
Electrical Code to appropriate Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories'
standards.
"Electric vehicle charging system" has the same meaning as Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment as defined in article 625.2 of the National Electrical Code, as amended.
"Zero-emission vehicle fueling system" means either an electric vehicle charging system or a hydrogen refueling station that does not store and dispense hydrogen fuel that is produced by fossil fuels."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate Program; Hydrogen Refueling Station; Public Utilities Commission
Description:
Adds the installation and upgrade of hydrogen refueling stations to the Electric Vehicle Charging System Rebate Program. Establishes the rebate amount for the installation or upgrade of a hydrogen refueling station at $200,000. Limits the rebate to hydrogen refueling stations that do not store and dispense hydrogen fuel produced using fossil fuels. Renames Hawaii's Electric Vehicle Charging System Rebate Program to the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate Program. Increases the spending cap of the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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