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HI HB1943
Bill
Status
6/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 269-145.5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish guiding principles for the Public Utilities Commission regarding modernization of Hawaii's electric system.
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Directs the commission to consider advanced grid modernization technology to improve reliability and operational efficiency of the Hawaii electric system.
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Requires the commission to balance technical, economic, environmental, and cultural considerations based on five specific principles: enabling diverse renewable energy portfolios, expanding customer energy management options, maximizing distributed generation interconnection at fair rates, determining fair compensation for grid services, and maintaining grid reliability and safety.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Grid Modernization; Hawaii Electric System; Public Utilities Commission; ($)
Last Action
Act 109, 6/20/2014 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).
6/23/2014