HI SB3103

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to help eligible households pay home energy costs, subject to available funding.

Requires applicants to prove Hawaii residency, maintain an active utilities account, and meet income limits set by the department through administrative rules.

Directs the Public Utilities Commission's public benefits fee administrator to provide program recipients with energy efficiency information, technical assistance, energy audits upon request, and help implementing efficiency improvements.

Addresses Hawaii's electricity rates being nearly three times the national average, with 40% of households living below the ALICE threshold (asset limited, income constrained, employed).

Appropriates an unspecified sum from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027, with an effective date of July 1, 2050.