Energy

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 660: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates study for cost-effective clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels, directly advancing renewable energy investment and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 513: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Expands the existing renewable energy technologies tax credit to cover claims made after 2025 for solar energy systems integrating battery storage or existing systems that are retrofitted to include battery storage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renewable energy tax credit for solar+battery systems, providing tax relief and incentivizing green infrastructure investment under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for solar+battery storage, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and grid resilience per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for solar+battery storage, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through infrastructure incentives.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands tax credits for solar battery storage systems, directly funding renewable energy technology infrastructure through financial incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Resilience Energy Storage Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 2486: RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.

Defines and provides requirements for the use of a portable solar generation device. Provides that electric utility companies are not liable for any damage or injury caused by a portable solar generation device. Requires each portable solar generation device to be registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices, at no cost to the customer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables solar adoption via registration system and liability protections, directly supporting renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1089: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to 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 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 new state buildings, mandates surveys for high-priority facilities, and establishes retrofitting goals for EV infrastructure, advancing clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates EV charger-ready parking in state buildings and retrofits facilities, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure per DOT and HSEO involvement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1090: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires solar conduit- and electrical panel-readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle-readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 1/1/2026.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar conduit/electrical panel readiness and EV readiness in new residential construction, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean transportation adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 743: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for renewable energy preferential rates, directly allocating budget resources per subjects including Appropriations ($).95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyGrants PUC authority for preferential rates on renewable energy facilities with funding, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable energy adoption through preferential rates and funding, directly advancing clean energy use and reducing reliance on fossil fuels for environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires renewable energy facilities to meet prevailing wage standards for preferential rates, enforcing fair compensation for workers in renewable energy projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2033: 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 a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection for renewables, authorizes surcharge funding for infrastructure, advancing renewable energy adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Transmission

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2719: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax and establishes a refundable income tax credit to mitigate the effect of the increased tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes carbon tax with refundable credit to offset taxpayer burden, providing relief for middle/lower income while appropriating funds for environmental programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyImposes carbon emissions tax to reduce greenhouse gases, directly supporting renewable energy transition and cleaner infrastructure through revenue-neutral dividend mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes carbon emissions tax to reduce greenhouse gases, with dividend to offset taxpayer impact, directly advancing environmental protection through market-based emissions reduction.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 365: RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.

Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale or offer for sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Repeals the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits gasoline-powered leaf blowers, reducing fossil fuel use and dependence, aligning with energy policy goals of decreasing fossil fuel reliance.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill bans gasoline leaf blowers (a source of air pollution) to reduce emissions, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2452: RELATING TO CLIMATE-FRIENDLY INSURERS.

Establishes requirements for certain insurers to address climate-related financial risk by limiting underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects and by requiring reporting, certification, and regulatory oversight. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, to define certain terms by rule or guidance. Establishes the Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund, directly funding a new program through budgetary provisions per its summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates insurers to limit fossil fuel investments, directly reducing dependence on fossil fuels and advancing climate-friendly energy transition.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires insurers to limit fossil fuel investments, mandates climate risk reporting, and establishes a climate-focused fund, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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