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HI SB2181

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 269-92 to establish renewable portfolio standards requiring electric utility companies to increase renewable energy sales to 70% by December 31, 2040, and 100% by December 31, 2050

  • Maintains existing renewable energy targets of 10% by 2010, 15% by 2015, 25% by 2020, and 40% by 2030

  • Establishes a long-term goal of achieving complete energy independence for Hawaii's electricity sector by 2050

  • Intends that renewable portfolio standards apply regardless of the availability of tax incentives

  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Renewable Portfolio Standards; Energy Independence

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.

2/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection2/6/2014
Energy and Environment1/17/2014

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