HI HB264

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to open a proceeding by July 1, 2016, to establish a process for creating integrated energy districts (microgrids) in Hawaii.

Directs the PUC process to include measures expediting interconnection agreement processing for integrated energy districts while maintaining electrical grid stability and reliability.

Defines "integrated energy district" as interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within defined electrical boundaries that can operate in grid-connected mode and disconnect to operate in island mode.

Aims to remove barriers to microgrid development in Hawaii by streamlining the regulatory process for their establishment and operation.