HI HB243

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process for investor-owned electric utilities by October 1, 2026, enabling faster adoption of distributed renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicle charging systems.

Defines "grid-ready home" as a residential property equipped with clean energy technologies (solar, batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers) using UL 1741 certified functionality and advanced grid modernization technology.

Mandates the interconnection process include two-week approval timelines for systems with approved electrical permits, virtual commissioning within one week, and provisions for managed power export/import when service upgrades are required.

Requires utilities to update interconnection rules to incorporate vehicle-to-grid compliance, including UL 1741 SC and UL 1741 QIKP certification standards, and allows licensed electricians to isolate electrical service for meter and panel upgrades subject to notification and inspection requirements.

Requires the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to report annually to the Legislature on the grid-ready home process status, including customer numbers, approval timelines, fees collected, costs recovered, and infrastructure upgrades deferred.