Energy (Renewable Energy)

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 · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1023: RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Modifies and improves the effectiveness of the renewable portfolio standards law, which stipulates the central role of Hawaii's electric utility companies in complying with the State's renewable energy and climate goals to address emerging trends.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill modifies and improves renewable portfolio standards, strengthening utility compliance with Hawaii's renewable energy goals and climate objectives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentModifies renewable portfolio standards to strengthen Hawaii's climate goals and utility compliance, directly promoting clean energy adoption per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2331: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes a lifecycle greenhouse gas emission intensity standard that an energy source must meet to be considered a renewable energy source. Excludes trees and woody products of trees from the definition of "renewable energy".

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes strict GHG standard for renewable energy, excluding non-compliant sources like wood, reinforcing renewable criteria and advancing clean energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes strict GHG emissions standard for renewables, excluding high-emission sources like wood, promoting cleaner energy and stronger environmental standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2303: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Creates exemptions from interconnection requirements for portable solar generation devices. Establishes basic safety requirements for portable solar generation devices. Provides liability protections for electric utilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates exemptions for portable solar (renewable energy), reducing interconnection barriers and promoting adoption through safety/liability protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2242: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Expands reporting requirements of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to include reporting on the grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines grid connection for renewable energy homes, authorizes funding via surcharge, requires PUC report - directly advances renewable integration and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 233: RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.

Requires the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the Energy Security Special Fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Energy Security Special Fund to advance climate mitigation and energy security, directly strengthening clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate resilience planning, funds mitigation via Energy Security Fund, and aligns with environmental protection goals through clean energy initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1342: RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Modifies and improves the effectiveness of the renewable portfolio standards law, which stipulates the central role of Hawaii's electric utility companies in complying with the State's renewable energy and climate goals to address emerging trends.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill modifies and improves renewable portfolio standards, requiring utilities to meet state renewable energy goals and strengthen clean energy mandates.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens renewable energy mandates for utilities to meet climate goals, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions per renewable portfolio standards language.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 337: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates moneys for PUC to establish renewable energy standards, directly funding a regulatory function under budget management.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates removal of fossil fuel costs from rate base when adding renewable energy, directly incentivizing renewable adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates utilities to remove fossil fuel costs when adding renewable energy, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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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 · 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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