Environment

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1182: 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. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for renewable energy preferential rates via PUC, directly allocating budget resources to advance renewable energy programs under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes preferential rates for renewable energy purchases, requires PUC approval, and appropriates funds to promote renewable energy development per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes preferential rates for renewable energy purchases, directly promoting clean energy adoption and environmental protection through financial incentives and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates renewable energy facilities meet prevailing wage requirements, directly advancing worker compensation standards in energy projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 977: RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.

Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds into Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund to assist underserved ratepayers, directly supporting budget allocation for energy financing programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund for underserved ratepayers, advancing renewable energy access and efficiency through direct funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund to provide financial assistance for clean energy/efficiency, directly advancing environmental protection through funding underserved ratepayers for renewable energy adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 299: RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.

Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill appropriates funds to control/eradicate invasive species through Hawaii Invasive Species Council and Native Resources Program, directly advancing environmental conservation and protection of native ecosystems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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