HI SB588

Requires all government entities in Hawaii that issue building permits to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems, allowing approved applications to proceed immediately

Permits must be issued and closed within 30 days of application submission when self-certification requirements are met, including proof of valid professional licenses and confirmation of code compliance

Exempts solar distributed energy resource systems from FEMA No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements, except for projects located within regulatory floodways identified on FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Allows licensed professionals to conduct permit reviews and inspections using commercially available software, and permits use of offline field reports (photos and videos) for remote inspections

Projects on properties within special flood hazard areas are excluded from the self-certification process and require written notification from the appropriate government entity confirming exemption from floodplain management standards