Energy

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1518: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide 50 per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt administrative rules to implement the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes matching grants for alternative energy research, directly funding renewable energy development through DBEDT and HTDC programs.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 685: RELATING TO TAXATION OF POLLUTION.

Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases carbon tax with refundable credit to offset taxpayer burden, reenacts agricultural fund, aligning with tax relief and funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill taxes carbon emissions to reduce fossil fuel reliance, promoting cleaner energy transition. Includes tax credit to protect consumers, directly addressing energy policy through carbon pricing mechanism.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases carbon tax to reduce emissions, establishes refundable credit for fairness. Directly targets environmental protection through taxation and reporting requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 665: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires study of cost-effective clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels, advancing renewable energy investment pathways per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 950: RELATING TO BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS.

HB 950 requires all newly constructed state buildings and facilities to use bi-level lighting systems starting January 1, 2026. Bi-level systems typically allow for adjustable light levels, such as dimming or separate switches for different areas, promoting energy efficiency. This mandate applies only to new construction projects initiated after the effective date, not existing buildings. The bill is currently pending in the legislature after being carried over to the 2026 Regular Session.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates energy-efficient bi-level lighting in new state buildings, directly promoting energy efficiency per bill summary and subjects.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates energy-efficient bi-level lighting in new state buildings, reducing energy consumption and emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2434: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system as a minor structure. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes EV infrastructure development and includes PUC in achieving zero-emission transportation goals, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExcludes EV charging infrastructure from development restrictions in special areas and mandates PUC plans for zero-emission transportation goals, directly advancing pollution reduction and clean energy adoption.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExcludes EV charging systems from development restrictions and mandates PUC planning for zero-emission goals, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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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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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1118: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits combustion engines for commercial mopeds, mandating electric alternatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence in transportation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits combustion engine mopeds, requiring electric alternatives to reduce emissions and pollution per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits combustion engine mopeds in commercial use, promoting electric alternatives as sustainable transportation policy per bill's focus on vehicle regulations and electric moped adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2375: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit reducing liability for sustainable aviation fuel distributors, directly managing tax revenue through $20M annual cap and fiscal reporting requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and fossil fuel displacement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing environmental protection through emissions reduction incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly advancing sustainable transportation practices in aviation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Climate Change Airports Transportation Funding

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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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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

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Utility Regulation

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