HI HCR97

Encourages all businesses and commercial establishments in Hawaii to turn off lights after business hours to conserve energy, excluding motion-activated lights and safety lighting.

Cites that lighting accounts for 20-25% of all electricity consumed in the United States and up to 45% of electricity used in commercial buildings in Hawaii.

Notes that Hawaii residents pay the highest electricity rates in the United States as of October 2009, with commercial establishments dedicating 20-30% of energy budgets to lighting costs.

Requests the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, serving as the statewide Energy Resources Coordinator, to encourage this energy conservation practice.

Directs the Director to distribute copies of the resolution to business organizations throughout the State.