HI SB700

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to collaborate with state agencies to assess the feasibility of developing "resilience hubs" at public or private facilities that utilize renewable energy

Resilience hubs would provide emergency services to the public during emergencies, including shelter, food, water, medicine, medical services, electricity, telecommunications, internet access, fuel, and electric vehicle charging

Report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation must be submitted to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2026 regular session

Responds to climate emergency concerns and lessons from the 2023 Maui wildfires, emphasizing the need for distributed rooftop solar and energy storage to reduce wildfire ignition risk and build grid resiliency

Effective date: January 1, 2491 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment)