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HI SB2981

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Malama Solomon

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to direct electric utilities to include specific scenarios in their integrated resource planning action plans to support Hawaii's clean energy goals

  • Requires utilities to develop a framework for replacing oil-based power generation facilities with renewable energy sources

  • Mandates examination of policies related to renewable energy distribution, including transmission of excess electricity from renewable resources via undersea cable

  • Received support from the Blue Planet Foundation, Hawaii Renewable Energy Alliance, and individual testifiers

  • The Committee on Finance recommended passage of the measure

Legislative Description

Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Integrated Resource Planning; Development of Renewable Energy Sources

Last Action

(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757).

4/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection2/9/2012
Energy and Environment1/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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