Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker

Honolulu Aims to Expand Renewable Energy Planning and Expedite Permitting

Actions 7.1 – 7.4 of Honolulu’s Climate Action Plan aims to streamline permitting for solar PV, which includes distributed battery technologies on commercial, multifamily, and townhome rooftops through the use of online platforms. It also aims to launch a Solarize Oahu pilot to increase residential solar access for low to moderate income individuals.

Policy Details:

Locale: City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii [West]
Climate zone: Zone 1A: Very Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Combination Roof, Solar PV Canopies
Policy Type(s): Municipal Commitment, Other Policy Statement

Citation:

City & Cnty. of Honolulu, One Climate: One O‘ahu—Climate Action Plan for 2020–2025 (2020), https://resilientoahu.org/climate-action.