Energy

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 344: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charger-ready infrastructure in new state buildings, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence through EV adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EV charger-ready parking in state buildings, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with DOT/Energy Office coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2374: RELATING TO A BLUE ECONOMY.

Establishes the Blue Economy Working Group to study how to develop and support marine-based economic activities that align with the State's decarbonization and restorative food production goals. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly ties marine economic activities to decarbonization goals, aligning with energy policies to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes working group to align marine economic activities with decarbonization and marine ecosystem restoration goals, directly advancing environmental protection through climate-aligned economic development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 932: RELATING TO GREEN BONDS.

HB 932 proposes creating a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a program for issuing state green bonds. The working group would advise the department on structuring and implementing a green bond initiative, which would fund projects with environmental benefits like renewable energy or conservation. This bill directly affects state agencies involved in economic development and finance, though it does not authorize bond issuance itself. As of now, the bill passed committee recommendation with amendments and is pending further legislative action.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProposes Green Bonds Working Group to fund renewable energy projects via state bonds, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment as per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Green Bonds Working Group to develop program funding renewable energy and conservation projects, directly advancing environmental initiatives through state financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Conservation

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 976: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.

Amends the renewable fuels production tax credit by: increasing the tax credit rate; specifying that the credit may be claimed for fuels that meet certain lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product transportation emissions thresholds; adding credit values for low lifecycle emissions renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels produced; allowing a taxpayer who previously claimed a credit to claim another credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024; amending the credit period to be for a maximum period of ten consecutive years beginning from the effective date of this Act; and amending the required information in the certified statement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit rate and expands eligibility for renewable fuels producers, providing tax relief under renewable energy incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases renewable fuels tax credit rates, adds credits for low-emission fuels/sustainable aviation fuels, and extends credit eligibility - directly advancing renewable energy adoption and emissions standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for low-emission renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels with specific lifecycle GHG thresholds, directly promoting clean energy adoption and emissions reduction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for low-emission renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels, promoting cleaner transportation via lifecycle emissions thresholds in fuel production.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renewable Energy Climate Change Airports

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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

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 939: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Expands the scope of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to include the design, implementation, and administration of pathways for supporting renewable energy and conservation projects that align carbon sequestration with marine ecosystem restoration and opportunities for strengthening carbon accounting methodologies to assist in the quantification and reduction of direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative to include renewable energy projects, carbon sequestration, and carbon accounting for GHG reduction, directly advancing clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands clean energy program to include carbon sequestration, marine restoration, and emissions reduction, directly advancing climate change mitigation and conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2369: RELATING TO COMBUSTION-FREE ENERGY SOLUTIONS.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to commission a study of various energy sectors relating to cost-effective methods for decarbonization. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires HSEO study on decarbonization methods to advance renewable energy transition, aligning with decarbonization and renewable energy subjects.85% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 2902: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes certain standards for the use of portable solar generation devices and provides certain exemptions from net energy metering and interconnection requirements for devices that meet these standards. Prohibits electric utility companies from requiring customers using portable solar generation devices to obtain approval from the utility, pay any fee or charge, or install additional controls or equipment. Limits the installation of portable solar generation devices to condominiums. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices. Clarifies that any person who owns, controls, operates, or manages a portable solar generation device that is located on the person's property does not qualify as a regulated public utility. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes regulatory framework for portable solar devices in condos, enabling renewable energy adoption through PUC registration and approval processes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Transmission

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 340: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires report to the Legislature on the grid-ready homes interconnection process.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines renewable energy interconnection process, authorizes surcharge funding for grid-ready homes, advancing clean energy adoption and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Transmission

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