HI SB3028

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a comprehensive study and provide recommendations for developing infrastructure to support vehicles powered by renewable energy in Hawaii.

Study must examine charging/filling station development and maintenance, infrastructure ownership models (including utility ownership), utility roles, data collection methods, permitting acceleration, and financing mechanisms for renewable energy vehicle infrastructure.

Study must evaluate incentive programs, engagement strategies with vehicle manufacturers and dealers, charging solutions for multi-unit dwellings, and frameworks for awarding carbon credits to entities that avoid greenhouse gas emissions.

Hawaii State Energy Office must solicit feedback from stakeholders including counties, car dealers, manufacturers, and commercial property owners before finalizing recommendations to the legislature.

Appropriates funds from the energy security special fund for fiscal year 2020-2021 to conduct the study, with report due 60 days before the 2022 regular legislative session; effective July 1, 2020.