SB 2888: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; HSEO; COUNTIES; RENEWABLE ENERGY; ROOFTOP SOLAR; TAX CREDIT; DIRECT REBATE; SOLAR PERMITTING; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; INTERIM RULES; ENERGY SECURITY SPECIAL FUND; APPROPRIATIONS

Increases the rooftop solar tax credit to forty five per cent for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2030.  Establishes the Direct Solar Rebate Program to be administered by the Hawaii State Energy Office for low‑ and moderate-income households.  Streamlines rooftop solar permitting and requires the counties to develop electronic application systems.  Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enhance workforce development and coordinate with county permitting agencies.  Authorizes the adoption of interim rules.  Appropriates funds.