HI HCR178

Requests all state departments and the University of Hawaii to report to the Legislature through the Department of Budget and Finance on their energy conservation contracts and power purchase agreements.

Requires the University of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Department of Accounting and General Services, and Department of Education to provide detailed analyses of their power purchase agreements.

Aims to help the State determine whether self-insuring maintenance costs would be financially beneficial given the substantial annual costs of maintenance agreements across state departments and agencies.

Clarifies that the measure applies to all state departments and the University of Hawaii, with technical amendments made for clarity and consistency.