RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Summary
Increases the rooftop solar tax credit to forty five per cent for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2030. Establishes the Direct Solar Rebate Program to be administered by the Hawaii State Energy Office for low‑ and moderate-income households. Streamlines rooftop solar permitting and requires the counties to develop electronic application systems. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enhance workforce development and coordinate with county permitting agencies. Authorizes the adoption of interim rules. Appropriates funds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to EIG, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
P
Mike Gabbard
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Richards
DDemocratic
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