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HI HB80
Bill
Status
1/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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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.
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Directs the PUC to evaluate giving preference to renewable energy resources that reduce fossil fuel use and result in reduced energy transmission volatility.
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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.
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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