RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Summary
Defines "portable solar generation device" and establishes certain requirements for their regulation and use exclusively within units in condominiums organized pursuant to Chapter 514B, HRS. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an online registration system. Clarifies that portable solar generation devices are subject to certain approval procedures for installation in condominiums. Requires reports to the Legislature.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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2
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Committee
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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