Finance and Economic

The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism has nearly $3 million of available grants for business and nonprofits to install electronic vehicle charging equipment.

DBEDT anticipates awarding between two and seven grants throughout the state ranging anywhere from $30,000 to $2 million each.

The money is coming from federal stimulus funds that are allocated for Hawaii’s energy program.

In 2008, the Lingle administration committed to reducing dependence on oil in the islands to 30 percent by 2030 and electric vehicles is one means of realizing that goal payday advance online.

The application deadline is July 26 and the funds must be expended by March 30 of next year. Announcement of the selected recipients is scheduled for Aug. 31.

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