HI HB328

Prohibits any covenant, declaration, bylaws, or similar binding agreement from preventing owners of single-family residential dwellings or townhouses from installing energy-efficient technologies on their property.

Requires private entities (homeowner associations, condominium associations, cooperatives, and similar organizations) to review and modify their rules by December 31, 2022 to allow placement of energy-efficient technologies without increasing installation, maintenance, or removal costs.

Prohibits private entities from assessing or charging homeowners any fees for placing energy-efficient technologies on their property.

Defines "energy-efficient technologies" to include vents or louvers that passively exhaust hot air, solar attic fans, skylights, ENERGY STAR certified cool roofs and whole house fans, and ENERGY STAR certified outdoor lighting devices.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.