Energy (Solar)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 701: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires real-time solar permitting via SolarAPP+, streamlining installation of renewable energy systems. Directly advances renewable energy adoption through streamlined permitting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3254: RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

Appropriates funds to be expended by the Department of Health as a grant for the Hawaii Primary Care Association to support solar-plus-storage microgrid implementation at community health centers in medically underserved communities, and provide programmatic services, project management, contract management, reporting and fiscal stewardship responsibilities, and developing future scalable plans for the development and deployment of solar-plus-storage microgrids at nonprofit community health centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state budget funds for solar microgrids at community health centers, directly funding a public service program through grant allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds solar-plus-storage microgrids at health centers, directly investing in renewable energy infrastructure for underserved communities.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to community health centers in medically underserved areas via grant, improving infrastructure access and operational capacity for healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Energy Resilience Solar Primary Care

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 588: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Authorizes certain government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes self-certification for solar systems, removing FEMA regulatory barriers to accelerate renewable energy deployment and reduce installation hurdles for customer-sited solar.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable energy adoption by streamlining solar permitting and removing regulatory barriers for distributed energy systems, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Coastal & Flood Protection Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2327: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2027. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires real-time solar permitting via SolarAPP+, advancing renewable energy infrastructure adoption by streamlining approvals for solar systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines solar permitting to accelerate renewable energy deployment, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through distributed solar systems.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates implementation of SolarAPP+ online permitting platform, advancing tech-driven government efficiency for renewable energy projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Solar Recycling

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1984: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

By 7/1/2027, requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a self‑certification process for certain behind‑the‑meter, customer‑sited solar distributed energy resource systems that deems permit applications approved and allows applicants to proceed to build solar distributed energy resource systems immediately. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to develop guidance for determining specific conditions when a Federal Emergency Management Agency-mandated No-Rise Certification is not required for a solar distributed energy resource system located in a regulatory floodway. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines permitting for solar installations, removing barriers to renewable energy adoption through self-certification process for distributed energy systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines solar permit process to accelerate renewable energy adoption, directly advancing clean energy goals without environmental restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Solar Recycling

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passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 2241: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Amends the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit by: Limiting claims for certain solar energy systems that are not third-party financed systems and installed and placed in service on a single-family residential property to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $175,000 or less if filing as an individual, $262,500 or less if filing as a head of household, or $350,000 or less if filing jointly; increasing the maximum adjusted gross income an individual taxpayer must be below in order to be eligible to have any excess credits refunded and limiting credit refundability to systems that are not third-party financed systems; and prohibiting a taxpayer from claiming a credit for a renewable energy technology system installed and placed in service on a residential property where the taxpayer has claimed a credit in prior taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 1/1/2029. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts tax credit for high earners ($250k+ AGI), closing a loophole to target benefits toward lower-income taxpayers per tax policy indicators.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends renewable energy tax credit to restrict high-income filers while removing caps, promoting broader solar adoption for eligible taxpayers.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill amends tax credits to promote solar energy adoption (removing caps, adjusting eligibility), directly supporting renewable energy deployment per environmental indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 790: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes an installation goal for customer-sited distributed energy resources in the State. Ensures that fair compensation is provided to distributed energy resources exports as part of grid service programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes renewable energy installation goals and fair compensation for distributed resources, directly advancing renewable infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes renewable energy installation goals and fair compensation for distributed resources, directly advancing clean energy adoption and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2303: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Creates exemptions from interconnection requirements for portable solar generation devices. Establishes basic safety requirements for portable solar generation devices. Provides liability protections for electric utilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates exemptions for portable solar (renewable energy), reducing interconnection barriers and promoting adoption through safety/liability protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2940: RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.

Defines and provides requirements for the use of a portable solar generation device. Requires each portable solar generation device to be registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Provides that electric utility companies are not liable for any damage or injury caused by a portable solar generation device. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registering a portable solar generation device, at no cost to the customer.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes registration for portable solar devices, removes utility liability, and creates free online registration, facilitating renewable energy adoption without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 409: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to design and construct photovoltaic panel coverings over playgrounds at all Department of Education schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for photovoltaic playground coverings at DOE schools, directly funding school infrastructure improvements per education policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds photovoltaic (solar) panel installations on school playgrounds, directly investing in renewable energy infrastructure per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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