Hawaiʻi needs renewable fuels to transition away from oil. Killing the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit would stall the industry.

It risks locking Hawaiʻi into higher costs for decades.

These systems can produce enough electricity to power everyday household devices.

The proposed stadium itself is shrinking in size, but plans for surrounding development are shrouded in secrecy.

The stakes are high, as the project includes commercial space and housing with a potential total cost of $2 billion.

The 2025 session showed some movement on conservation, limited attention to adaptation, and inadequate action on climate crisis mitigation.

Carbon cashback legislation is an energy and climate policy but would also provide real financial relief to vulnerable families.

Overall, Hawaii’s housing market is geared toward producing luxury housing.

It’s a systemic problem that has made legislators largely unresponsive to community needs.