ID SCR131

Legislature expresses support for Idaho Building Code Board to adopt electric vehicle-capable building codes for multifamily residential dwellings and commercial buildings during future code revisions.

Installing electric vehicle-capable parking spaces during initial building design costs $280 to $760 per space, compared to $7,000 to $8,000 per space for later retrofits.

Idaho imports nearly 100% of transportation fuel, draining approximately $3 billion annually from the state economy and exposing residents to supply disruptions and price fluctuations.

Electric vehicles can be powered by cleaner energy sources produced in Idaho, including hydropower, biomass, wind, and solar resources, improving public health outcomes.

Multifamily housing residents lack access to charging infrastructure, creating barriers to electric vehicle ownership; workplace charging infrastructure maximizes efficient use of utility infrastructure during off-peak hours.