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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Expands reporting requirements of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to include reporting on the grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a streamlined "grid-ready home" interconnection process, defining a grid-ready home as one equipped to easily integrate clean energy technologies like electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps, solar panels, and battery storage, meeting national safety standards. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is mandated to create this process, which includes simplified approval for distributed energy resources, a tiered cost-sharing mechanism for customers based on the size of their energy generation facility, and strict procedural timelines for utilities to approve interconnections and complete necessary upgrades. The bill also allows for virtual commissioning and requires utilities to update their rules to accommodate vehicle-to-grid technology, enabling electric vehicles to provide grid services. Furthermore, it expands the reporting duties of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to include data on the effectiveness and outcomes of this new grid-ready home interconnection process.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Cory Chun (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Trish La Chica (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Last 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). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2242&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2242_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2242_HD1_HSCR390-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2242_HD1_HSCR390-26_.pdf |
| HB2242_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2242_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2242_.HTM |
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