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HB 1022

RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii bill requiring energy industry companies to report operational and financial information to state agencies to enhance regulatory oversight and energy policy transparency.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1022

Legislative bill overview

HB 1022 requires energy industry companies operating in Hawaii to report specified information to state regulatory agencies, likely related to operations, emissions, financial data, or market activities. The bill passed the first committee with amendments and advanced to a second committee (JHA) before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

Energy industry transparency reporting helps state regulators monitor compliance, assess environmental impacts, and make informed policy decisions. This data collection typically informs energy policy development, rate-setting, and Hawaii's renewable energy transition goals.

Potential points of contention

  • Reporting burden vs. benefit: Energy companies may argue compliance costs outweigh public benefits; supporters argue transparency is essential for regulation
  • Information scope ambiguity: The bill summary doesn't specify what data must be reported, raising questions about whether requirements are reasonable or overly broad
  • Competitive sensitivity: Companies may resist disclosing proprietary business information that could disadvantage them competitively against out-of-state operators

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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