STATE BILLHI SB 2902ENGROSSED

Relating To Renewable Energy.

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)

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Mar 10, 2026; 247 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

HI SB 2902 · EngrossedMar 10

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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). · Mar 19, 2026
Pending committee: Consumer Protection & Commerce

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 19, 2026Passed 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).House

Mar 19, 2026Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1217-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.House

Mar 17, 2026The 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.House

Mar 12, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House

Mar 12, 2026Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17House

Mar 12, 2026Pass First ReadingHouse

Mar 10, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 317) in amended form (SD 2).House

Mar 10, 2026Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate

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Mar 6, 202648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.Senate

Mar 6, 2026Reported from CPN/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2923) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate

Mar 3, 2026The 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.Senate

Mar 3, 2026The 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.Senate

Feb 27, 2026The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 12, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.Senate

Feb 12, 2026Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2226) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.Senate

Feb 5, 2026The 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.Senate

Feb 2, 2026The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate

Jan 30, 2026Referred to EIG, CPN/WAM.Senate

Jan 26, 2026Passed First Reading.Senate

Jan 23, 2026Introduced.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 5, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With AmendmentsMar 3, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With AmendmentsMar 3, 2026 · Senate · 12 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

PUC
Portable Solar Generation Device
Condominiums
Requirements
Registration
Online System
Reports

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