HI HR26

Urges United States Congress to pass clean energy and climate change legislation that does not preempt state efforts to control carbon emissions and advance clean energy innovations.

Addresses concerns that the United States exports wealth to import oil, weakening the economy, threatening security, and negatively impacting the environment.

References the 2008 Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative agreement between the State of Hawaii and the United States Department of Energy as a model for state-led clean energy efforts.

Calls on Congress to enact a national energy policy supporting clean energy technology that creates green jobs, strengthens economic security, and reduces pollution while preserving states' rights.

Supported by Blue Planet Foundation and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association; endorsed by the House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection.