Energy

passed · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1982: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for certain geothermal resource exploration and development activities and the hiring of consultants. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to engage in consultation with beneficiaries of Hawaiian home lands regarding activities funded and to comply with the environmental impact statements law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds geothermal exploration/development, a renewable energy source, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2244: RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Clarifies that, for electric utilities, "performance-based incentives" include revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, rewards for superior performance, and penalties for subpar performance. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. Requires the Commission to apply a presumption in favor of considering historical cost trends and external indices that reflect incentives to control costs if the Commission resets an electric utility's allowed revenues based on consideration of the utility's costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill focuses on ratepayer protection via performance-based incentives and cost control mechanisms for utilities, aligning with consumer protection in energy infrastructure regulation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 2451: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases petroleum tax to fund fare-free public transit, directly allocating tax revenue to a public service program per bill's funding mechanism.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases petroleum tax (energy sector) to fund fare-free transit, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill taxes petroleum (Environmental Response Tax) to fund fare-free public transit, reducing vehicle emissions and promoting cleaner transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates fare-free public transit funding via new tax, directly advancing public transportation access and sustainability through dedicated funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1981: RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND GEOTHERMAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.

Establishes a Geothermal, Carbon Sequestration, and Underground Water Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for new geothermal/carbon sequestration program, directly allocating budget resources per bill's funding language.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds geothermal exploration and carbon sequestration program, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and resource characterization per bill's appropriations and subjects.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds carbon sequestration and geothermal programs, promoting clean energy and carbon capture, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1567: RELATING TO ENERGY EQUITY.

Allows the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard and medically essential needs energy program based on proposals from electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires affordable residential rates, medical energy program, and equity-focused tariffs - protects low-income consumers and aligns with clean energy access goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly creates a Medical Essential Needs Energy Program to ensure reliable electricity for medical devices, directly supporting healthcare access for vulnerable populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1623: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates agencies to implement actions toward 'Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target' and climate mitigation strategies, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies, agency action requirements, and zero emissions clean economy targets, directly advancing environmental protection efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 191: RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds energy bill assistance for low-income households, protecting consumers from utility cost burdens per DHS program requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 997: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires labor standards for renewable energy projects, facilitating development through apprenticeship/wage requirements, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires prevailing wage and state-approved apprenticeship adherence for renewable energy projects, strengthening labor standards and worker protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 338: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Specifies that adjustments required to compensate for certain unavoidable increases in financing costs, if proven by a producer of nonfossil fuel generated electricity by clear and convincing evidence, are mechanisms for reasonable and appropriate incremental adjustments that the Public Utilities Commission may include in the rate payable to the producer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables PUC to include rate adjustments for nonfossil fuel electricity producers, supporting renewable energy development through financial mechanisms for financing costs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables rate adjustments for nonfossil fuel electricity producers, directly supporting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance per its title and subjects.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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