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HI HR84
Resolution
Status
3/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lee
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AI Summary
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Urges the Public Utilities Commission to establish preferential rates for energy used or consumed in agricultural activities in Hawaii.
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Requires any preferential rate mechanism to include a bona fide request from the ratepayer and proof that energy will be used for agricultural activities.
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Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish additional criteria for agricultural energy use in consultation with the Department of Agriculture.
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Cites expanding Hawaii's agricultural sector and reducing energy costs as essential to achieving food sustainability and business viability in the state.
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Requires certified copies be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission and Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture.
Legislative Description
Agricultural Activities; Public Utilities Commission; Rate Design Incentives
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll excused (1).
4/2/2013