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Earlier this year, the state’s solar tax credit was on the line. Here’s what happened, and what it means if you’ve been thinking about solar or storage..

Aloha,

Earlier this year, we asked you to speak up. A bill moving through the Legislature, SB 3125, would have capped and phased out Hawaiʻi’s solar tax credit, a change that stood to hit working families the hardest. Many of you reached out to Governor Green’s office. Your voices were heard.

What happened

The legislation ultimately passed and became Act 24, setting new limits on the credit. But after significant concern from homeowners, the solar industry, and the community, Governor Green took action. In June 2026, he signed Executive Order 26-02, which preserves Hawaiʻi’s solar tax credit for 2026 and delays the program’s changes until 2027.

In plain terms: the credit you were worried about losing is still here for this year.

What it means for you

If you’ve been considering solar or battery storage, here’s the bottom line:

• The 35% state solar tax credit (the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit) remains available for qualifying systems in 2026.
• The changes set by Act 24 are now scheduled to take effect in 2027, rather than retroactively in 2026.
• That makes 2026 an important window if you want to go solar under the current credit.

We always recommend talking with a tax professional about how the credit applies to your specific situation. But the headline is simple: the door is open for 2026, and it is scheduled to start closing in 2027.

Mahalo for speaking up

This is what community advocacy looks like. When homeowners, small businesses, and neighbors raise their voices together, it makes a difference, and this time it helped protect a credit that has helped tens of thousands of Hawaiʻi families lower their energy bills.

Want to read more? Civil Beat covered the Governor’s decision, the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office published the details of Executive Order 26-02, and Hawaiʻi Public Radio discussed the Governor’s broader veto decisions.

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Thinking about going solar in 2026?

With changes coming in 2027, now is a good time to explore your options. Our local team can walk you through what solar and storage would look like for your home, and how the current credit applies.

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