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HI HR105

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

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 energy generation in Hawaii
  • Encourages robust discussions exploring alternative ownership models for electric utilities, including energy cooperatives, in light of the proposed sale of Hawaiian Electric Industries to NextEra Energy
  • Recognizes that energy cooperatives offer democratic and local control, potential consumer savings through tax-exempt status and revenue reinvestment, and adaptability to evolving energy technologies
  • Notes concerns about impacts on Hawaii's utility and energy industry jobs and the state's economic stability resulting from the NextEra Energy acquisition
  • Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission

Legislative Description

PUC; Energy

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/31/2015
Energy & Environmental Protection3/16/2015

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