Energy

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 No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 346: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded rebates for EV infrastructure installation in affordable housing, constituting budget allocation for targeted spending.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in affordable housing, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment and promoting electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing construction, directly funding and advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in housing, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through funding and promotion of EV-ready facilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1304: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, reduces greenhouse gases, and promotes renewable energy infrastructure per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DOT to adopt clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, directly targeting greenhouse gas reductions through mandated rules.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to adopt clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, promoting sustainable transportation policies per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 670: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands rebates for electric mobility devices, promoting cleaner transportation and reducing fossil fuel dependence through increased adoption of electric vehicles.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands eligibility and funds electric mobility rebates, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure under Department of Transportation oversight.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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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 absent

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