Energy

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2579: RELATING TO WATER.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to implement and administer a three-year phased Water-Energy Resilience Competitive Grant Program in the County of Maui. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds Water-Energy Resilience Grant Program via HSEO, directly investing in energy infrastructure resilience as part of state energy office administration.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2241: RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES.

SB 2241 allocates funds to the Hawaii State Energy Office to study the state's existing and future infrastructure needs for zero-emission vehicles (like electric cars). This analysis will help inform future planning but does not require immediate infrastructure changes or impose new requirements. The bill directs the Energy Office to complete this study, with any resulting plans taking effect on July 1, 2050. The measure is currently pending in committee after receiving a recommendation for passage with amendments.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates funds to study ZEV infrastructure, advancing clean energy planning through future infrastructure analysis without immediate mandates.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds study of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to inform future planning, directly advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions per its title and subjects.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates funds to study EV infrastructure needs, supporting future sustainable transportation planning without immediate mandates.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1338: RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.

Renames the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program to the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program (Program). Amends the required activities of the Program, including conducting engineering and economic evaluations of potential locations for long duration clean energy storage and pumped storage hydroelectric projects. Renames the Hydrogen Investment Special Fund to the Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Investment Capital Special Fund. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands Hawaii's renewable hydrogen program to include long-duration clean energy storage, mandates evaluations for storage projects, and renames funding to support this infrastructure, advancing clean energy development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 202: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

SB 202 requires electric utilities to pay customer-generators (like homeowners with solar panels) for excess electricity they send back to the grid, replacing previous credit systems. This directly affects residential and commercial customers who generate their own renewable energy. The bill mandates that utilities compensate these customers for surplus power at a specific rate, ensuring fair payment for contributions to the grid. It passed committee with amendments in February 2025 and aims to support distributed renewable energy adoption.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates fair compensation for renewable energy producers (solar) sending excess power to grid, directly advancing distributed renewable energy integration.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSB 202 directly promotes renewable energy adoption by mandating fair compensation for solar power fed to the grid, advancing clean energy use and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 371: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

SB 371 creates new criminal offenses for damaging critical infrastructure facilities, establishing distinct penalties for first-degree (more severe) and second-degree property damage. It directly affects individuals who intentionally damage facilities like power plants, water treatment centers, or communication hubs. The bill defines "critical infrastructure facilities" and sets specific criminal penalties for property damage to these sites. This law aims to strengthen legal protections for essential public infrastructure systems.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony offenses for property damage to critical infrastructure, expanding criminalization rather than reforming justice systems.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly protects power plants (energy infrastructure) via criminal penalties, aligning with 'protect' indicator for energy infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 191: RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds energy bill assistance for low-income households, protecting consumers from utility cost burdens per DHS program requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 700: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with state departments, to assess the potential and feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates feasibility assessment for renewable energy resilience hubs, advancing clean energy infrastructure development through state collaboration and reporting requirements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 997: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires labor standards for renewable energy projects, facilitating development through apprenticeship/wage requirements, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires prevailing wage and state-approved apprenticeship adherence for renewable energy projects, strengthening labor standards and worker protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 412: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state department facility. Requires state departments to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable energy systems at state facilities, prioritizing first responders and requiring implementation within 5 years, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 233: RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.

Requires the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the Energy Security Special Fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Energy Security Special Fund to advance climate mitigation and energy security, directly strengthening clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate resilience planning, funds mitigation via Energy Security Fund, and aligns with environmental protection goals through clean energy initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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