HI SB2720

Expands electric vehicle charging station rebate eligibility to include Level 2 charging stations with one port (previously required two or more ports) and adds new rebate amounts of up to $2,000 for single-port Level 2 stations and up to $1,300 for single-port Level 2 station upgrades.

Eliminates the $500,000 annual cap on total rebates but subjects rebates to available funds, preventing new rebate approvals once fiscal year funds are exhausted.

Increases the maximum percentage of program funds available for administration costs from 10% to 15%, and allows marketing and outreach expenses to be included within allowable administration costs.

Expands program guidelines to prioritize charging systems serving low-income, moderate-income, or environmental justice communities; supporting visitor industry clean transportation transition; and supporting accessibility for electric vehicle drivers, with flexibility for the program administrator to propose additional guidelines.

Appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2021-2022 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022-2023 from the electric vehicle charging system subaccount for the rebate program, with funds not lapsing until June 30, 2024.