Energy

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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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1568: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving costs of infrastructure, operations and maintenance, fuel, or other costs relating to supplying and using liquefied natural gas unless certain conditions are met. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the effect of fossil fuels on renewable energy, stranded investment risks and costs, and costs and risks of reliance on a single fuel supply or monopoly supplier when making determinations of the reasonableness of the costs pertaining to electric or gas utility system capital improvements and operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits LNG infrastructure development, restricting fossil fuel energy infrastructure. This is a clear limitation on a specific energy source, directly opposing expansion of fossil fuel-based energy systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Renewable Energy

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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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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1088: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

SB 1088 provides financial rebates to developers who install "EV-ready" parking stalls in new affordable housing construction. These stalls are pre-wired and prepared for future electric vehicle charging stations, though chargers themselves are not required at installation. The bill directly affects developers building new affordable housing units, making EV infrastructure part of the initial construction. It aims to integrate EV compatibility into affordable housing from the start, without mandating immediate charger installation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides rebates (government spending) to developers for EV-ready infrastructure in affordable housing, advancing fiscal support for housing infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides rebates for EV-ready infrastructure in affordable housing, enabling future clean energy vehicle adoption without mandating chargers. Directly invests in EV infrastructure development.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure integration into affordable housing, advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions through pre-wired EV-ready parking stalls.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates to developers for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing, directly incentivizing sustainable infrastructure integration into affordable housing projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes EV infrastructure integration into affordable housing via rebates for EV-ready parking, advancing sustainable transportation through pre-wired infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Affordable Housing Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1693: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Part I: Extends the Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target from 2045 to 2050. Part II: Maintains the existing Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target but exempts the Department of Transportation and transportation systems and services from the target.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target to 2050, maintaining clean energy goals despite transportation exemption; aligns with reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExtends emissions target deadline to 2050 and exempts transportation sector, weakening urgency and scope of climate action.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2370: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Before January 1, 2028, requires every renewable energy source with measurable carbon dioxide emissions that is regulated by the Clean Air Branch of the Department of Health to operate an in-stack carbon dioxide continuous emissions monitoring system in each smokestack. Establishes carbon dioxide emissions rate standards for renewable energy sources for compliance with renewable portfolio standards.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates emissions monitoring and sets standards for renewable energy compliance, strengthening renewable portfolio standards per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates CO2 emissions monitoring and sets rate standards for renewable energy sources, reducing emissions and strengthening environmental regulations under renewable portfolio standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Air Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2492: RELATING TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY.

Includes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office as a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Ensures that the State's zero emissions clean economy aspirational target encourages both local and global sequestration. Requires each state agency to review the impacts of its internal plans as they relate to the purpose and goals of the Commission. Requires HSEO to submit summary reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes clean energy economy framework, mandates climate commission alignment, funds HSEO initiatives, and requires agency reviews for zero-emissions goals - explicitly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and climate targets.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes climate commission roles, mandates zero-emission targets, funds clean energy initiatives, and requires agency reviews aligned with environmental goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change

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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

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Hydroelectric Renewable 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

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