02-26-2026, 05:25 AM
As for Hawaii, grok says (FWIW) about Hawaii:
In Hawaiʻi specifically (as of Feb 25, 2026)
Hawaiʻi lawmakers have multiple bills this session (including HB2486 and others) that would:
• Exempt small systems (1,200 watts or less) from needing a full utility interconnection agreement.
• Clarify that renters and condo owners can install them without landlord/HOA blocks (subject to reasonable rules).
One key bill was deferred this week in the House Consumer Protection Committee after the State Fire Marshal and other agencies raised concerns about updating the National Electrical Code for safe installation. Advocates say legislation is needed precisely because DIY plug-in systems are already popping up “under the radar,” and clear rules will make them safer.
Cheers,
Kirt
In Hawaiʻi specifically (as of Feb 25, 2026)
Hawaiʻi lawmakers have multiple bills this session (including HB2486 and others) that would:
• Exempt small systems (1,200 watts or less) from needing a full utility interconnection agreement.
• Clarify that renters and condo owners can install them without landlord/HOA blocks (subject to reasonable rules).
One key bill was deferred this week in the House Consumer Protection Committee after the State Fire Marshal and other agencies raised concerns about updating the National Electrical Code for safe installation. Advocates say legislation is needed precisely because DIY plug-in systems are already popping up “under the radar,” and clear rules will make them safer.
Cheers,
Kirt