Informing the Legislature that on July 2, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB589 SD1 HD3 CD1 (ACT 266).

SB589 requires Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission to establish an installation target for new customer-sited solar and battery storage systems. It mandates the Commission to create utility tariffs supporting this goal and for grid service programs, microgrids, and community solar projects. The law ensures customers receive fair compensation for exported energy and grid services provided by their systems. These provisions aim to accelerate renewable energy adoption while improving grid reliability and resilience.