Energy (Renewable Energy)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 665: 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 EnergyRequires study of cost-effective clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels, advancing renewable energy investment pathways per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 412: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state department facility. Requires state departments to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable energy systems at state facilities, prioritizing first responders and requiring implementation within 5 years, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2352: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires certain government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems that deems permit applications approved and allows applicants to proceed to build solar distributed energy resource system immediately. Requires certain government entities in the State that issue building permits to develop guidance for determining specific conditions when a Federal Emergency Management Agency-mandated No-Rise Certification is not required for a solar distributed energy resource system located in a regulatory floodway. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines solar permit process via self-certification, enabling faster deployment of customer-sited renewable energy systems per bill's explicit focus on solar distributed energy resource systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill streamlines solar installation via self-certification, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2624: RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

PART I: Authorizes county boards of water supply to produce, use, and sell electricity generated from renewable energy sources. PART II: Authorizes counties to establish a process by which subcounty governing entities can designate funding streams within the county budget and submit budget allocation resolutions to county councils.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables county budget allocation processes for subcounty entities, promoting fiscal management within budget frameworks.80% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes county boards to produce/use/sell renewable energy electricity, directly advancing renewable energy adoption per bill's Part I.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1068: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for Slim-Hole Program, directly allocating budget resources per bill language and Subjects listing Appropriations ($).95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes funding and program for renewable energy resource assessment, directly advancing clean energy development through Slim-Hole program administration.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires environmental assessment for geothermal renewable energy program, appropriates funds for clean energy development, aligns with promoting renewable resources and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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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 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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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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