H 3262

-Rebates of up to $500 for electric bicycles (and up to $750 for low- and moderate-income consumers), not more than 40% of the retail price of the purchase. -Funding of $1M in the transportation bond bill to establish e-bike rebates in Massachusetts. -Evaluation of how to implement the program by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER). -Programs in Colorado, California, Hawaii, and elsewhere funded by $10M. -E-bike purchasers would receive a rebate of up to $500 for electric bicycles (and up to $750 for low- and moderate-income consumers), not more than 40% of the retail price of the purchase. -Program to be rolled out in 2024. -Rebates to be available through point-of-sale through retailers.

In addition to improved e-bike parking and maintenance stations, Senate bill 2989 included a proposed e-bike incentive program, but this portion was later withdrawn from the bill.

- $500 rebates to consumers and $750 rebates for low-income consumers in Massachusetts. - The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act or the E-BIKE Act, which would allow a refundable tax credit for 30% of the cost of a qualified electric bicycle. - MassBike is advocating for the ability to apply the rebate retroactively.

The city of Boston is committing to providing a $1.5 million rebate for older adults and people with disabilities to purchase e-bikes. Additionally, the city is offering free learn-to-bike workshops for 600 women and gender diverse adults.

-Massachusetts offers a rebate program to offset the cost of e-bikes with $500 rebates to consumers – and $750 rebates for low-income consumers. -The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act or the E-BIKE Act allows a refundable tax credit for 30% of the cost of a qualified electric bicycle.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's (MassCEC) Accelerating Clean Transportation for All (ACT4All) Program awarded grant funding to MassBike to conduct a 2-year program to distribute electric bicycles and track their usage amongst select populations in the City of Worcester. MassBike is offering free e-bikes to low-income residents in Worcester and providing subsidies for the purchase of e-bikes.

- Massachusetts has a $1M state rebate program to offset the cost of e-bikes with $500 rebates to consumers and $750 rebates for low-income consumers. - The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act (E-BIKE Act) allows a refundable tax credit for 30% of the cost of a qualified electric bicycle. - MassBike is advocating for the ability to apply the rebate retroactively.

The Cape Light Compact, with funding from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, is offering an Income-Eligible E-Bike Incentive program. The Compact will issue vouchers to income-eligible participants that can be used at participating bike shops to cover 75% of the cost of a Class 1 e-bike, or up to $1,200. Additionally, the voucher will also cover up to $125 toward the cost of bike accessories (e.g., helmet, bike lock, bike lights, or pump). Customers will also receive a $100 gift card from the Compact if they schedule and complete a Home Energy Audit through the Cape Light Compact (gift cards will be issued upon completion of the Audit). Grant funds are limited. Vouchers will be issued on a first come, first served basis. The Compact will also cover the cost of bike maintenance for the year following purchase.