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SR 91

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 1 co-sponsor

Hawaii legislature requests PUC status report on Electric Reliability Administrator implementation to oversee renewable energy transition and grid management progress.

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Bill Summary · SR 91

Legislative bill overview

SR 91 is a legislative request asking Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to submit a written status report on how the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator (HERA) is being implemented. This is a non-binding resolution that seeks information rather than creating new law or allocating funds.

Why is this important

Hawaii has committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2045, and the Electric Reliability Administrator is a key institutional mechanism for managing grid stability during this transition. A status update allows lawmakers to assess whether implementation is on track, identify obstacles, and adjust policy if needed to ensure both clean energy goals and reliable electricity service.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of oversight: Some may view this as necessary legislative accountability, while others might see it as government micromanagement of regulatory agencies
  • Timeline expectations: Disagreement over whether HERA implementation is proceeding at an appropriate pace given Hawaii's ambitious renewable targets
  • Resource sufficiency: Questions about whether HERA has adequate funding and staffing to effectively manage grid modernization alongside renewable integration

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

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