HI HCR49

Encourages the Public Utilities Commission and Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to continue energy adaptation efforts addressing planning and efficiency as wireless communications and mobile electronic devices alter energy consumption and demand.

Notes global electricity consumption by information and communications technologies reaches 1,100 to 1,800 terawatt-hours annually, with wireless data transmission consuming more energy per bit than fiber optics networks.

Identifies that mobile data traffic has doubled in the past year and is forecasted to increase tenfold in the next five years, creating upward pressure on Hawaii's energy demand despite conservation efforts and the State's 4,300 gigawatt-hour reduction goal by 2030.

Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Public Utilities Commission Chairperson, Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, and head of the Research and Economic Analysis Division.