Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: PUC; Portable Solar Generation Device; Condominiums; Requirements; Registration; Online System; Reports
Establishes certain standards for the use of portable solar generation devices and provides certain exemptions from net energy metering and interconnection requirements for devices that meet these standards. Prohibits electric utility companies from requiring customers using portable solar generation devices to obtain approval from the utility, pay any fee or charge, or install additional controls or equipment. Limits the installation of portable solar generation devices to condominiums. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices. Clarifies that any person who owns, controls, operates, or manages a portable solar generation device that is located on the person's property does not qualify as a regulated public utility. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-19 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-19 | Latest Action | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2241 HD1 SD1 | Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems | in_committee |
| HB 344 HD1 SD2 | HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation | unknown |
| SB 2376 SD2 HD1 | Renewable Fuel; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit | in_committee |
| SB 3254 SD2 HD1 | DOH; Grant; HPHA; Solar-Plus-Storage Microgrids; Community Health Centers; Medically Underserved Communities; Appropriation | in_committee |
| SB 3326 SD2 HD1 | PUC; Docketed Proceeding; Study; Energy Pathways | in_committee |
| SB 443 SD1 HD2 | DOA; Solar; Wind; Agricultural Lands | unknown |
| HB 716 HD1 SD1 | Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 740 HD2 SD2 | Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Purchase of Equity; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Appropriation | unknown |