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HI HB453

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Excludes persons who install renewable energy systems on their properties from the definition of "public utility" when they provide, sell, or transmit power to electric utilities or property lessees/tenants
  • Aims to encourage renewable energy production to support Hawaii's clean energy initiative goals
  • Includes technical and nonsubstantive amendments for clarity, consistency, and style
  • Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection recommends passage and requests that Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee address landlord-tenant issues to ensure tenants benefit from energy cost savings
  • Supported by Department of Taxation, Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter, Blue Planet Foundation, Hawaii Solar Energy Association, and other organizations; received comments from Public Utilities Commission and Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Legislative Description

Renewable Energy; Landlords; Lessors; Public Utility

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/27/2013

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/15/2013
Energy & Environmental Protection1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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