Hawai'i

Hawai’i State Solar Policy Resources

• Official SEIA State Affiliate: Hawaii Solar Energy Association (HSEA)
• Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative
• Hawaii Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Hawaii public utilities
• Hawaii Solar Energy Association – Learn what local solar companies have been doing to create solar jobs in Hawaii since 1977
• Hawaii State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Hawaii
• State Energy Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
• DSIRE Incentives Database – Hawaii – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Hawaii and across the United States
• U.S. Energy Information Administration – Hawaii State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government

Hawai’i Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

Hawai’i has a strong policy and regulatory framework supporting energy storage, driven by its high electricity costs, islanded grid, and commitment to a 100% renewable energy goal. The state has achieved significant progress in integrating storage to support grid reliability and high levels of solar generation.

Regulatory efforts have focused on distributed energy resource programs, time-of-use rates, and compensation structures that encourage both front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter storage adoption. While market design continues to evolve, Hawai’i remains a leading market for solar-plus-storage.

Hawaii Energy Storage Policy Resources

• Smart Renewable Energy Export & Non-Export Tariffs –Incentives and compensation credits for Hawaii Electric customers with solar-plus storage systems.
• Smart Renewable Energy Program Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – Upfront, performance, and net metering compensation for solar-plus-storage systems provided by Hawaiian Electric.
• Hawai’i Energy Power Move Program – Incentives for commercial energy storage projects provided by Hawai’i Energy.
• Hawaii Utility-Scale Project Tracker – Utility-scale solar-plus-storage and standalone storage tracker for projects in development and awaiting approval.
• DSIRE Hawaii Energy Storage Policy Database – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in Hawaii and across the United States.
• Energy Storage Cost in Hawaii – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in Hawaii on EnergySage.
• Hawaii Public Utilities Commission – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Hawaii public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.
• Hawai’i State Legislature – Pending, passed, and historical legislation affecting energy storage and battery systems, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Hawaii.