Energy

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2092: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

SB 2092 removes biomass energy from the definition of "renewable energy" under the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS). This change directly affects biomass energy producers, as they will no longer qualify under the RPS requirement for utilities to source a certain percentage of power from renewables. The bill repeals the current statutory language that included biomass in the RPS definition. It is a procedural bill focused solely on redefining eligible energy sources, with no other provisions or mechanisms described. The bill was introduced on January 21, 2026, and is currently pending in committee.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRemoves biomass from RPS, weakening renewable energy standards by excluding a source from eligibility requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3003: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Defines "portable solar generation device" and establishes certain requirements for their regulation and use. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an online registration system. Requires reports to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes registration system for portable solar devices, promoting renewable energy adoption through regulatory framework and PUC oversight.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 243: RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals and clarifies procedures.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends energy-efficiency portfolio standards to 2045, promoting efficiency and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends energy-efficiency standards to 2045, requiring continued reduction in energy use and emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2142: RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates energy-efficient lighting across state agencies, prioritizes first responders, and requires compliance surveys/reporting - directly advancing energy efficiency standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates energy-efficient lighting for state agencies, reducing energy consumption and aligning with environmental protection goals through conservation and efficiency measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2943: RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and enforce vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents wildfire damage to electric utility infrastructure, protecting energy delivery systems and aligning with energy infrastructure safety standards.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates vegetation management to prevent wildfires caused by utilities, directly protecting natural resources and reducing wildfire-related pollution. Explicit environmental protection measure.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2834: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Shortens the period within which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Requires judicial proceedings involving actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects to be filed directly with the Supreme Court and prohibits the Supreme Court from awarding attorneys' fees in these judicial proceedings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines judicial review for clean energy projects, removing legal delays to accelerate development and facilitate environmental approvals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines environmental review for clean energy projects, expediting approvals to advance renewable energy development and reduce regulatory delays.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingShortens judicial review timelines for affordable housing projects, reducing development delays and facilitating construction per bill's explicit focus on accelerating approvals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Affordable Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1066: RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.

Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable energy storage funding and infrastructure under Hawaii's clean energy program, directing state resources to long-duration storage initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 733: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.

Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates increased EV parking electrification and enables local EV charging regulations, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure for transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates EV charging infrastructure in parking facilities, promoting sustainable transportation adoption by requiring electrified spaces and authorizing county regulations for EV charging systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 105: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for electric truck purchases, reducing tax burden for qualified taxpayers under tax policy.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides income tax credit for electric garbage trucks, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for electric garbage trucks reduces emissions and promotes clean transportation, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing electric garbage truck adoption via tax credit, aligning with green infrastructure goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Credits Waste Management Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1257: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Sunsets the grant program on 6/30/2027.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes 50% matching grants for alternative energy research via revolving fund, directly advancing renewable energy R&D.95% confidence

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