Energy (Utility Regulation)

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

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 337: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates moneys for PUC to establish renewable energy standards, directly funding a regulatory function under budget management.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates removal of fossil fuel costs from rate base when adding renewable energy, directly incentivizing renewable adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates utilities to remove fossil fuel costs when adding renewable energy, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 743: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for renewable energy preferential rates, directly allocating budget resources per subjects including Appropriations ($).95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyGrants PUC authority for preferential rates on renewable energy facilities with funding, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable energy adoption through preferential rates and funding, directly advancing clean energy use and reducing reliance on fossil fuels for environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires renewable energy facilities to meet prevailing wage standards for preferential rates, enforcing fair compensation for workers in renewable energy projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3163: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates utilities to offer excess renewable energy to consumers at cost, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and infrastructure through the Smart Imports Program.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes renewable energy adoption through the Smart Imports Program, requiring utilities to offer excess renewable electricity to consumers, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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