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HI HCR169

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses support for efforts to facilitate local ownership and control of electric utilities and local generation of energy in Hawaii
  • Encourages robust discussions exploring alternative ownership models for electric utilities, including energy cooperatives, in response to the proposed sale of Hawaiian Electric Industries to NextEra Energy
  • Notes that energy cooperatives offer potential benefits including democratic local control, tax-exempt status, consumer savings, and ability to adapt to evolving energy technologies
  • Acknowledges that utility and energy industry jobs are important to Hawaii's economy and will be affected by the proposed acquisition
  • Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission

Legislative Description

PUC; Energy

Last Action

Referred to CPN.

4/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection4/10/2015
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/31/2015
Energy & Environmental Protection3/16/2015

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