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HI HB80

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the legislature examining potential improvements to Hawaii's renewable portfolio standards before the 2014 regular session.

  • Directs the PUC to evaluate giving preference to renewable energy resources that reduce fossil fuel use and result in reduced energy transmission volatility.

  • Mandates the PUC examine developing and implementing a clean energy standard based on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions that would replace the current renewable portfolio standard.

  • Requires the report to analyze costs and benefits of implementing a clean energy standard and establish integrated resource planning goals for 2030 and beyond.

Legislative Description

Renewable Portfolio Standards; Preferences

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Fale, Hanohano voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Coffman, Har, Say excused (3).

2/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/13/2013
Energy & Environmental Protection1/18/2013

Full Bill Text

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