SB 3163

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 2, 2026.

PUC; Electric Utilities; Smart Imports Program; Excess Electricity; Renewable Energy; Rules; Study.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-3163
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee CPN/EIG, WAM
Senate in_committee 2026-02-02
Energy Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-02 Status in_committee
2026-02-02 Latest Action Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.
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