Energy (Renewable Energy)

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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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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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3183: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Amends the renewable energy technologies income tax credit by: for taxable years beginning after 12/31/26, prohibiting taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $250,000 or greater if filing as an individual or $350,000 or greater if filing jointly from claiming the credit for certain solar energy systems installed and placed in service on a single-family residential property; limiting credit claims for certain solar energy systems for single-family residential property to two systems per single-family residential property and requiring systems to have a total output capacity of at least five kilowatts; and increasing the adjusted gross income threshold below which an individual taxpayer may elect to have any excess credits refunded. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax credits for high-income earners ($250k+ AGI), reducing government spending on renewable energy incentives for wealthy taxpayers.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits high-income taxpayers ($250k+ AGI) from claiming solar tax credits, restricting access to renewable energy incentives and weakening financial support for residential solar adoption.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill modifies tax credits to promote solar energy adoption by adjusting eligibility, removing caps on systems, and targeting incentives toward renewable energy use, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3163: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates utilities to offer excess renewable energy to consumers at cost, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and infrastructure through the Smart Imports Program.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes renewable energy adoption through the Smart Imports Program, requiring utilities to offer excess renewable electricity to consumers, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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