HI HCR212

Urges the Public Utilities Commission to direct the Public Benefits Fee Administrator to develop energy efficiency and conservation programs for Hawaii's agricultural sector, particularly food production operations.

Requests Hawaii's electric utilities offer incentives for agricultural activities that can shift operations to off-peak times or participate in demand response programs to benefit the electric grid.

Identifies energy costs as a major burden for agricultural businesses and emphasizes that efficiency programs can support long-term viability and growth of agriculture in Hawaii.

Specifies targeted agricultural uses including irrigation, water pumping, refrigeration, and cooling as priority areas for conservation programs.

Directs transmittal of the resolution to the PUC Chairperson, Public Benefits Fee Administrator, Board of Agriculture Chairperson, and presidents of all Hawaii electric utilities.