HB 654 Summary

• Establishes a building benchmarking program requiring state agencies to measure and report energy and water consumption of covered properties using the federal ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool.

• Defines covered properties as state-owned, leased, or controlled buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in gross floor area, with exemptions for residential buildings under 5 units, industrial properties, and other specified building types.

• Requires owners to annually submit benchmarking reports to the Hawaii State Energy Office by December 31, 2024 (initial deadline), then by June 1 each year thereafter, with data transparency information made publicly available starting in 2025.

• Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to receive and disburse funds, provide technical support, maintain records, and publish annual benchmarking reports summarizing energy and water consumption statistics and compliance rates.

• Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to support program implementation by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; effective date June 30, 3000.