HI HB243

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

Defines "grid-ready home" as a residential property equipped to integrate clean electrification technologies like EV chargers, heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, and batteries meeting UL 1741 standards

Mandates utilities to process interconnection notifications and grant approval within two weeks for systems with approved electrical permits, and issue interconnection agreements within one week of commissioning packet submission

Allows licensed electricians to isolate electrical service at utility meters for panel replacements and upgrades, subject to notification and inspection requirements

Requires the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to annually report to the legislature on the grid-ready home process, including customer numbers served, approval timelines, fees collected, and infrastructure costs avoided