HI HB329

Requires new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value to include solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for photovoltaic systems beginning January 1, 2024.

Mandates single-family residences and two-family detached residences or duplexes have an electrical panel with capacity to accommodate at least a five-kilowatt alternating current photovoltaic system.

Requires multi-family residences to install electrical panels with reserved space labeled "solar photovoltaic ready" sized to serve common-area loads or available roof space.

Specifies conduits of at least one and one-half inches must provide a pathway from the electrical panel to the inverter location and from the inverter to the roof underside for future solar equipment installation.

Requires a dedicated Level 2 alternating current electric vehicle charging receptacle when building permits involve installation of an electrical panel and parking area for single-family residences, two-family detached residences, duplexes, or multi-family residences of three or fewer stories.