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SB 1370 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Summary
Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2025, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standard and interim standards.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends energy-efficiency targets to 2045 with mandatory interim goals (2025, 2035, 2040), maintaining commitment to reducing electricity use through updated standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends energy-efficiency standards deadline with interim goals (2025, 2035, 2040), promoting reduced electricity use and emissions. Explicitly updates environmental standards without weakening, aligning with climate protection goals.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to EIG, CPN.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ron Kouchi
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HI
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