SR-91: Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Reported From Eig/aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1441) With Recommendation Of Adoption, As Amended (sd 1). on 04/01/2025
You have voted SR-91: Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State..
SCR-110: Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Reported From Eig/aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1440) With Recommendation Of Adoption, As Amended (sd 1). on 04/01/2025
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Relating To Nuclear Energy. [SB-1588]
Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-1588: Relating To Nuclear Energy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Glenn Wakai
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With Representative(s) Amato Voting Aye With Reservations; Representative(s) Perruso Voting No (1) And Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward Excused (5). on 03/21/2025
Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage. [SB-1066]
Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds.
SB-1066: Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Eig, Wam. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. [SB-1089]
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates
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SB-1089: Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Referred To Gvo/eig, Wam. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries. [HB-788]
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to make recommendations for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and requires a report to the Legislature.
HB-788: Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Renewable Energy. [SB-1068]
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
SB-1068: Relating To Renewable Energy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Reported From Eig (stand. Com. Rep. No. 47) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/05/2025
Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration. [SB-993]
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Geothermal Resources Characterization Program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.
SB-993: Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
The Committee On Eig Deferred The Measure. on 02/04/2025
Relating To Nuclear Energy. [HB-558]
Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature.
HB-558: Relating To Nuclear Energy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Energy. [SB-665]
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature.
SB-665: Relating To Energy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Eig, Wam. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Energy Efficiency. [SB-635]
Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)
SB-635: Relating To Energy Efficiency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Reported From Gvo/eig (stand. Com. Rep. No. 422) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/13/2025
Relating To Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems. [SB-669]
Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of twenty or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, unless a variance is granted by the Hawaii State Energy Office. Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt administrative rules.
SB-669: Relating To Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Referred To Eig, Jdc. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries. [HB-242]
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB-242: Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Quinlan
The Committee(s) On Wam Will Hold A Public Decision Making On 04-02-25 10:01am; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. on 03/27/2025
Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage. [HB-351]
Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds.
HB-351: Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Referred To Eep, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/21/2025
Relating To Energy. [SB-660]
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature.
SB-660: Relating To Energy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Eig, Wam. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Renewable Energy. [SB-700]
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with state departments, to assess the potential and feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)
SB-700: Relating To Renewable Energy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Reported From Gvo/eig (stand. Com. Rep. No. 423) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/13/2025
Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. [HB-344]
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates
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HB-344: Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Wam. on 03/21/2025