Senator Chris Lee
Chair, Transportation, and Culture and The Arts CommitteeHawaii State Senate
Chris Lee serves in the Hawaii State Senate as Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, and Assistant Majority Whip. First elected in 2008 as the youngest member of the State Legislature, he previously chaired the Committees on Judiciary and Energy and Environmental Protection.
Lee authored laws making Hawaii the first state committing to 100 percent renewable energy and a carbon-negative economy by 2045, as well as zero emissions land, sea, and air transportation. He also authored Hawaii’s Climate Adaptation Initiative, reformed utility business models, and established rebates for electric mobility.
Lee was named Best Policymaker by the US Green Building Council Center for Green Schools and Green Schools network, was awarded Vote Solar’s Solar Champion Award, and is a recipient of the Transformational Achievement in Clean Energy Award from the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum. He is the President of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators and is a graduate of Oregon State University.
Senator Chris Lee’s Session(s):
12:30 pm–1:00 pm | Thu, March 27, 2025
Beyond the Blueprint: How States Are Making Their Renewable Energy Targets a Reality
As states work to meet ambitious renewable energy targets, transportation electrification is emerging as a key piece of the puzzle. This panel brings together state leaders to discuss how they are driving the transition to clean energy by integrating EV charging infrastructure into their broader sustainability plans. Topics will include strategies for deploying renewable-powered EV chargers, leveraging federal and state funding, collaborating with private-sector partners, and overcoming challenges in scaling these solutions. Attendees will gain insights into how these initiatives are reducing emissions, supporting economic development, and creating a cleaner, more connected transportation future.