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Measure Title: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Report Title: PUC; Portable Solar Generation Device; Condominiums; Requirements; Registration; Online System; Reports
Description: 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)
Companion:  HB2609
Package: None
Current Referral: EEP, CPC, FIN
Introducer(s): WAKAI, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura
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DateChamberStatus Text
3/19/2026HPassed 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).
3/19/2026HReported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1217-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
3/17/2026HThe committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Quinlan, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/12/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HReferred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 317) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from CPN/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2923) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/12/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
2/12/2026SReported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2226) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
2/5/2026SThe committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/2/2026SThe committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SReferred to EIG, CPN/WAM.
1/26/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2026SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2902_SD2 Link to SB2902_SD2 .PDF file
SB2902_SD1 Link to SB2902_SD1 .PDF file
SB2902_HD1 Link to SB2902_HD1 .PDF file
SB2902 Link to SB2902 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2902_SD1_SSCR2226_ Link to committee report SB2902_SD1_SSCR2226_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2902_SD2_SSCR2923_ Link to committee report SB2902_SD2_SSCR2923_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2902_HD1_HSCR1217-26_ Link to committee report SB2902_HD1_HSCR1217-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2902_TESTIMONY_EIG_02-05-26_
SB2902_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM-CPN_03-03-26_
SB2902_SD2_TESTIMONY_EEP_03-17-26_

Hearing Notices

EIG
2/05/26 3:01P
CR 224 & Videoconference
CPN/WAM
3/03/26 10:16A
CR 211 & Videoconference
EEP
3/17/26 9:15A
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE