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THE SENATE |
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TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 196, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§196- Wiring for an electric vehicle charging system required for new single-family residential construction. (a) Beginning January 1, 2016, no building permit shall be issued for a new single-family dwelling that is part of a master tract or part of a bulk application for five single-family dwellings or more if the building plan for the dwelling does not include dedicated wiring having its own circuit for an electric vehicle charging system, as defined in section 196-7.5, that provides level two (240-volt) charging using alternating current; provided that a county permitting agency may waive this requirement if:
(1) The new single-family dwelling lacks a garage or carport or electrical service to a garage or carport; or
(2) The agency determines that there is some other design-related barrier that prevents the building plan from fulfilling the requirements of this section.
(b) Nothing in this section shall preclude any county from establishing procedures and standards required to implement this section."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Electric Vehicle Charging System Wiring; New Residential Single-family Construction
Description:
Prohibits issuance of building permits beginning 1/1/2016 for new residential single-family dwellings that are part of a master tract or a bulk application for five single-family dwellings or more without dedicated wiring for electric vehicle charging systems that provide level two charging or 240-volt alternating current charging. Allows county permitting agencies to waive the wiring requirement for new single-family dwellings under certain circumstances. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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