Energy (Energy Resilience)

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

GM 1247: Informing the Legislature that on June 25, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2498 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 146).

This bill establishes a pilot program to help care homes in specific zip codes on central and leeward Oahu improve their ability to withstand natural disasters and power outages. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency will administer the program, offering financial assistance and technical support for upgrades such as reinforced roofs, backup power systems, and improved cooling. Eligible facilities include various types of residential care homes serving vulnerable populations like seniors and individuals with disabilities, with priority given to those in high-risk areas or operating older structures. The program requires participating homes to develop evacuation plans and mandates that the agency report its progress to the legislature by early 2027.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds backup power systems and resilience upgrades for care homes, directly supporting energy infrastructure and reliability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2579: RELATING TO WATER.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to implement and administer a three-year phased Water-Energy Resilience Competitive Grant Program in the County of Maui. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds Water-Energy Resilience Grant Program via HSEO, directly investing in energy infrastructure resilience as part of state energy office administration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience

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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 both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3254: RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

Appropriates funds to be expended by the Department of Health as a grant for the Hawaii Primary Care Association to support solar-plus-storage microgrid implementation at community health centers in medically underserved communities, and provide programmatic services, project management, contract management, reporting and fiscal stewardship responsibilities, and developing future scalable plans for the development and deployment of solar-plus-storage microgrids at nonprofit community health centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state budget funds for solar microgrids at community health centers, directly funding a public service program through grant allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds solar-plus-storage microgrids at health centers, directly investing in renewable energy infrastructure for underserved communities.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to community health centers in medically underserved areas via grant, improving infrastructure access and operational capacity for healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Energy Resilience Solar Primary Care

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1984: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

By 7/1/2027, requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a self‑certification process for certain 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 systems immediately. Requires 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 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines permitting for solar installations, removing barriers to renewable energy adoption through self-certification process for distributed energy systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines solar permit process to accelerate renewable energy adoption, directly advancing clean energy goals without environmental restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Solar Recycling

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 587: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process, including vehicle-to-grid compliance requirements, by 1/1/2026. 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 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection with vehicle-to-grid compliance, advancing renewable energy infrastructure integration and grid modernization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Resilience Renewable Energy

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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 · 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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