Energy

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 788: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.

Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to make recommendations for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes working group for EV battery reuse/recycling, supporting clean energy infrastructure and sustainable EV adoption within renewable energy framework.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes working group for EV battery reuse/recycling, promoting sustainable waste management and reducing environmental impact from battery disposal.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 230: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Requires that if parking is to be included in any new state building construction, the design provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and the 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.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires 25% EV charger-ready parking in state buildings and retrofits facilities, advancing clean energy infrastructure for electric vehicles.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires 25% EV charger-ready parking in state buildings and retrofits facilities for EV infrastructure, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 342: RELATING TO RENEWABLE GAS TARIFF.

Requires gas utilities to file a proposed initial renewable gas tariff or tariffs with the Public Utilities Commission by August 31, 2025. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to approve or modify a renewable gas tariff within six months of receiving a proposed renewable gas tariff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable gas tariff filings and PUC approval, advancing renewable energy infrastructure adoption per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable gas tariffs to promote clean energy adoption, reducing fossil fuel reliance and supporting environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2244: RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Clarifies that, for electric utilities, "performance-based incentives" include revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, rewards for superior performance, and penalties for subpar performance. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. Requires the Commission to apply a presumption in favor of considering historical cost trends and external indices that reflect incentives to control costs if the Commission resets an electric utility's allowed revenues based on consideration of the utility's costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill focuses on ratepayer protection via performance-based incentives and cost control mechanisms for utilities, aligning with consumer protection in energy infrastructure regulation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2435: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes a State goal to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the design of all new state building construction that includes parking to ensure that at least ten per cent of parking stalls are electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Transportation, and all other state agencies that own or manage state facilities that include parking, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the costs of, and install, retrofits and electric vehicle charging system at high priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires state buildings to be EV charger-ready, advancing clean energy infrastructure and promoting electric vehicle adoption as part of renewable energy transition.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EV charger-ready infrastructure in state buildings, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with EV adoption goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 790: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes an installation goal for customer-sited distributed energy resources in the State. Ensures that fair compensation is provided to distributed energy resources exports as part of grid service programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes renewable energy installation goals and fair compensation for distributed resources, directly advancing renewable infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes renewable energy installation goals and fair compensation for distributed resources, directly advancing clean energy adoption and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1340: RELATING TO THE ZERO EMISSIONS CLEAN ECONOMY TARGET.

Provides needed clarifications on the applicability and scope of section 225P-5, HRS. Clarifies current emissions reduction goals and defines critical terms used in climate mitigation. Establishes a total or gross emissions target as well as sector-specific targets to reinforce action in the relevant emitting sectors further strengthening the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes emissions targets and sector-specific goals to strengthen low-carbon economy transition, aligning with renewable energy promotion and climate mitigation goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes emissions targets and sector-specific goals to strengthen low-carbon economy transition, directly advancing climate mitigation per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 351: 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 EnergyBill expands Hawaii's renewable hydrogen program to include long-duration clean energy storage, appropriates funds, and transfers program to HSEO, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 993: RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Geothermal Resources Characterization Program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for geothermal program, directly increasing state budget allocation for a specific initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates geothermal program funding and assessment, advancing renewable energy development through state-led exploration and resource characterization.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds geothermal exploration program promoting clean energy with environmental assessment requirements, advancing renewable energy development while addressing environmental impacts.95% confidence

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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

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