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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 748: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands building permit requirements to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters, promoting energy efficiency standards in residential construction.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Apprenticeships Labor Standards

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1071: RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.

Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds into Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund to assist underserved ratepayers, directly funding a public program under budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Clean Energy Fund for underserved ratepayers, directly funding clean energy access and efficiency programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1668: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for the Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases petroleum tax to fund EV infrastructure program via subaccount appropriation, directly advancing fiscal allocation for clean energy initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds EV infrastructure via Clean Energy program, redirecting petroleum tax to reduce fossil fuel dependence and advance renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds EV infrastructure via petroleum tax increases, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing transportation emissions per its Clean Energy focus.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds EV charging infrastructure program, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure development through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Oil & Gas Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2403: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.

SB 2403 expands the renewable fuels production tax credit by broadening its eligibility rules or increasing the credit amount for producers. This bill directly affects companies that manufacture renewable fuels like ethanol or biodiesel, providing them with potentially larger tax benefits. The key change is modifying the existing tax credit program to support more producers or higher production volumes, without altering the core structure of the credit itself. The bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renewable fuels production tax credit, increasing tax benefits for producers without reducing government revenue from this source.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for renewable fuel producers, directly supporting renewable energy production and infrastructure through financial incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for renewable fuel producers, directly promoting clean energy production and reducing fossil fuel reliance per bill's focus on renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuel.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands tax credits for renewable fuel producers, promoting sustainable transportation through cleaner vehicle fuels like ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renewable Energy Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 2486: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a Climate Protection Plan for delivery to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2029. Establishes a Climate Protection Advisory Committee to assist the third-party consultant. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds Climate Protection Plan via HSEO, directly advancing climate/energy policy through planning and advisory committee, aligning with renewable energy and infrastructure investment indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates Climate Protection Plan development, establishes advisory committee, and appropriates funds for climate action per bill summary, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 996: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Clarifies that adjustments linked to premium interest rates for high yield credit are just and reasonable. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to include these incremental adjustments to the rate for electricity generated from nonfossil fuels. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes PUC to include rate adjustments for electricity from nonfossil fuels, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and rate structures.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes rate adjustments for electricity from nonfossil fuels, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1304: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, reduces greenhouse gases, and promotes renewable energy infrastructure per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DOT to adopt clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, directly targeting greenhouse gas reductions through mandated rules.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to adopt clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, promoting sustainable transportation policies per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1014: RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE.

Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt certain federal regulations as they existed on 1/1/2025, that it deems to be in the public interest.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes adoption of federal regulations promoting renewable energy and efficiency, aligning with subjects like Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes adoption of federal energy regulations promoting renewable energy and efficiency per bill subjects, aligning with environmental protection indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill subjects include 'Clean Transportation' and authorizes energy office to adopt public-interest regulations supporting renewable energy/efficiency, aligning with sustainable transportation policies.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1622: RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC.

HB 1622 authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to fund Bana Pacific Inc.'s construction of a biogas production facility. The bill directly affects Bana Pacific Inc. by providing a specific funding mechanism for this project. Key provisions allow the state to issue bonds repaid through revenues generated by the facility's operations, without requiring general taxpayer funds. This is a financial assistance measure focused on enabling the facility's development, not a broad policy change.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds biogas facility (renewable energy) via special bonds, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds biogas facility, a renewable energy project that reduces emissions and promotes clean energy, directly advancing environmental goals.90% confidence

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