Hawaii will launch an optional road usage charge program for electric vehicle owners starting July 1 to address declining gasoline tax revenues.

Hawai‘i will implement its pioneering Road Usage Charge (RUC) program for light-duty electric vehicles starting July 1, replacing the existing EV registration surcharge.

The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission approved Puna Geothermal Venture's Repower Project, replacing 12 outdated units with three modern ones to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.