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HI HB1393

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ty Cullen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of eligible renewable energy systems for net energy metering from specific technologies (solar, wind turbine, biomass, hydroelectric) to a broader category called "renewable energy generation and distribution device."

  • Allows any renewable energy technology approved by the Public Utilities Commission to qualify for net energy metering eligibility, not just the originally listed four types.

  • Replaces all references to "solar, wind turbine, biomass, or hydroelectric energy generating facility, or a hybrid system" with the new term "renewable energy generation and distribution device" throughout Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 269-101 and 269-111.

  • Maintains all existing requirements for eligible customer-generators, including that systems must be located on customer premises, operated in parallel with utility facilities, and intended to offset the customer's own electrical needs.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2030.

Legislative Description

Renewable Energy Generation and Distribution Device; Definition; Net Energy Metering Eligibility

Last Action

Referred to ENE, CPN.

3/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy and Environment3/12/2015
Finance2/19/2015
Energy & Environmental Protection2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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