AgreedI will be VERY sad if they pass the bill regarding the parking at the airport. I use it almost every month for the past 6 months
Unfortunately by 2019, the federal EV tax credit will start to phase out as far as Tesla is concerned.
For all those thinking about battery storage/powerwalls, here's the current bill in session that includes tax credit for energy storage systems:
SB2100 SD1
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SB2100 SD1
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Great news. I'm still waiting to hear about my referral PW prize availability, but the availability of the tax credit will definitely help with the installation cost + potential expansion to another PW.
While it's great the bill is in the leg AGAIN...it didn't pass last year so don't get too excited yet.
Doesn't look like the bill proposing the $2000 tax credit for EV purchase has gained any traction.
Saw this article today about increased registration fees for EVs but when I looked at the referenced bill, I didn't see any language referring to this.
Fee increase proposed for electric, hybrid cars
Fee increase proposed for electric, hybrid cars
One of our Tesla owners submitted this editorial rgarding the proposed additional registration fee/EV road tax proposal that's in the leg for consideration. Please email your local senate/house representatives about your opposition and/or recommendations to amend this bill. Here's the text of the email sent to Senator Laura Thielen and Representative Chris Lee. Fee free to send same text or your own version to your local respresentatives.
"Since you both represent the district (Kailua/Lanikai) where I live, I wanted to call your attention to my letter published in the Star-Advertiser today. For a state with the ambitious target of 70% clean energy by 2030 (that’s only 12 years from now!), the proposed Hawai‘i Senate Bill 1011 amounts to an unthinking, regressive tax on electric vehicles without considering the larger picture of the state’s sustainable future, the inevitable growth of EVs on our roadways by 2030, and the large differences between EVs currently in service here. My letter, as you can see below, touches on a few of these issues.
The main thing is, shouldn’t any proposal bearing on the future of Hawai’i roadways and sustainability be more thoughtful, measured, and forward thinking? Shouldn’t the eventual phasing out of the “pay-at-the-pump” paradigm be part of the conversation? Otherwise, what happens in a decade of so from now when perhaps 70% of the vehicles on our roads may be plug-ins?"
"Since you both represent the district (Kailua/Lanikai) where I live, I wanted to call your attention to my letter published in the Star-Advertiser today. For a state with the ambitious target of 70% clean energy by 2030 (that’s only 12 years from now!), the proposed Hawai‘i Senate Bill 1011 amounts to an unthinking, regressive tax on electric vehicles without considering the larger picture of the state’s sustainable future, the inevitable growth of EVs on our roadways by 2030, and the large differences between EVs currently in service here. My letter, as you can see below, touches on a few of these issues.
The main thing is, shouldn’t any proposal bearing on the future of Hawai’i roadways and sustainability be more thoughtful, measured, and forward thinking? Shouldn’t the eventual phasing out of the “pay-at-the-pump” paradigm be part of the conversation? Otherwise, what happens in a decade of so from now when perhaps 70% of the vehicles on our roads may be plug-ins?"
A simple, equitable way I think is to tax based on mileage driven, with suitable differentiation in the tax rate based on the type of vehicle (commercial vs. private passenger). Taxation based on weight does make some sense, but I think technology and road construction has progressed to the point where vehicle weight is less of a factor than it used to be. Since we already have a useless annual safety check process in place, I would think that regulatory regime could be adapted to encompass a mileage certification taken at the time the safety check is performed.
Just a quick update, the senate bills on adding a $70 registration fee for EVs (SB1011), limiting airport parking to 24 hours (SB2122), and revising existing renewable energy tax credits (SB2100) all appear to be moving forward. The bill to (re)create the EV tax credit (SB2437) has not been heard, so it's likely dead.
On the house side, the bill to require a minimum number of EV charging stalls and add penalty provisions (HB 2274) appears to be moving forward. The bill to require rental car companies to include zero-emission vehicles into rental fleets (HB 2273) has not been heard and is likely dead.
On the house side, the bill to require a minimum number of EV charging stalls and add penalty provisions (HB 2274) appears to be moving forward. The bill to require rental car companies to include zero-emission vehicles into rental fleets (HB 2273) has not been heard and is likely dead.
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HB2274 passed with amendments today. This is the bill that expands the State's existing electric vehicle charging requirements to include parking lots for multi-unit buildings and workplaces. Creates a ratio to calculate the total number of electric vehicle parking stalls a parking facility with more than 200 stalls must have beginning 7/1/2021. Allows the director of transportation to fine properties not in compliance with the electric vehicle parking requirements. Effective 7/1/2020.
Testimony letters are interesting - even Tesla submitted (page 18). Blue Planet testimony (page 23) shows the number of compliant/non-compliant properties.
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2018/Testimony/HB2274_HD1_TESTIMONY_TRE-ETT_03-16-18_.PDF
Testimony letters are interesting - even Tesla submitted (page 18). Blue Planet testimony (page 23) shows the number of compliant/non-compliant properties.
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2018/Testimony/HB2274_HD1_TESTIMONY_TRE-ETT_03-16-18_.PDF
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Utility Companies Largely Unprepared for Anticipated EV boom
Mention of fast chargers and EV bills currently in legislation.
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific...vECoHFlPJ0bWOFcHw6YrV&t=1522140622&j=80700841
Mention of fast chargers and EV bills currently in legislation.
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific...vECoHFlPJ0bWOFcHw6YrV&t=1522140622&j=80700841
Third time's a charm: Energy storage tax credit bill making its way through Hawaii Legislature
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific...vECoHFlPJ0bWOFcHw6YrV&t=1522379294&j=80765181
Senate Bill 2100, which has crossed over to the House earlier this month, would replace Hawaii’s current renewable energy tax credit with a new tax credit for solar, wind and energy storage systems.
Though the income tax credit for a residential solar photovoltaic system would decrease from 35 percent to 25 percent starting in 2019, if the bill is passed, there would be a new incentive for residents to add energy storage through a separate 25 percent tax credit.
On the federal level, the Internal Revenue Service on March 2 ruled that residential solar energy storage devices meet the definition of a qualified solar electric property expenditure and are therefore allowed to receive a 30 percent tax credit.
“With the IRS ruling earlier this month paving the way to be able to claim the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit for the addition of storage to existing PV systems, the state doing its part to incentivize deploying batteries across our vulnerable island chain would be a most excellent development as well,” Mangelsdorf said.
An additional incentive to add energy storage systems was provided through the PUC’s approval of a new renewable energy program called smart export. The program provides Hawaiian Electric customers with the opportunity to export energy to the grid during peak hours in the evening, meaning the energy stored in a customer’s battery.
The House Finance Committee passed the measure with amendments on Wednesday.
Measure Status
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific...vECoHFlPJ0bWOFcHw6YrV&t=1522379294&j=80765181
Senate Bill 2100, which has crossed over to the House earlier this month, would replace Hawaii’s current renewable energy tax credit with a new tax credit for solar, wind and energy storage systems.
Though the income tax credit for a residential solar photovoltaic system would decrease from 35 percent to 25 percent starting in 2019, if the bill is passed, there would be a new incentive for residents to add energy storage through a separate 25 percent tax credit.
On the federal level, the Internal Revenue Service on March 2 ruled that residential solar energy storage devices meet the definition of a qualified solar electric property expenditure and are therefore allowed to receive a 30 percent tax credit.
“With the IRS ruling earlier this month paving the way to be able to claim the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit for the addition of storage to existing PV systems, the state doing its part to incentivize deploying batteries across our vulnerable island chain would be a most excellent development as well,” Mangelsdorf said.
An additional incentive to add energy storage systems was provided through the PUC’s approval of a new renewable energy program called smart export. The program provides Hawaiian Electric customers with the opportunity to export energy to the grid during peak hours in the evening, meaning the energy stored in a customer’s battery.
The House Finance Committee passed the measure with amendments on Wednesday.
Measure Status
Update on bill looking to limit free airport parking
Measure Status.
House and Senate disagreeing right now on amendments to the EV charger reqt for public places of the bill but they both agree on limiting free airport parking so fingers crossed it doesn’t pass this year.
Also note that Tesla provided support testimony for the EV charger reqt section. We, as owners should also take the time to send testimony and voice our support or opposition for the various EV bills.
Measure Status.
House and Senate disagreeing right now on amendments to the EV charger reqt for public places of the bill but they both agree on limiting free airport parking so fingers crossed it doesn’t pass this year.
Also note that Tesla provided support testimony for the EV charger reqt section. We, as owners should also take the time to send testimony and voice our support or opposition for the various EV bills.
