Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 587: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 587 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Primary sponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process, including vehicle-to-grid compliance requirements, by 1/1/2026. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from EIG/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 89) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, McKelvey ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, Awa.
- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards.
- The committee(s) on EIG/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EIG/CPN, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.