SB 1044

Abstract

Establishes goals that promote zero-emission vehicle use and requires entities of executive department to promote zero-emission vehicle use. Requires State Department of Energy to assess market for zero-emission vehicles and] biennially report to Governor and Legislative Assembly certain information related to zero-emission vehicles. Establishes certain requirements for purchases and leases of zero-emission vehicles for state fleet purchases or leases. Authorizes public utilities to submit public benefit proposals to recover in rates no more than $500,000 per year from customers of public utilities costs of installing electric vehicle charging stations.] Requires agencies owning motor vehicles to provide certain additional information in annual report to Department of Environmental Quality and State Department of Energy. Authorizes school districts to use public purpose charge moneys for school district fleet audits, for purchase or lease of zero-emission vehicles and for purchase or installation of electric vehicle charging stations. .