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HI HB152

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to explore the feasibility of retail wheeling in Hawaii through its docket process.

  • Mandates the PUC submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2018 regular session convening with findings on whether retail wheeling would benefit consumers and the public interest.

  • Directs the PUC to include proposed retail wheeling implementation plans and associated deadlines in its report if retail wheeling is deemed feasible and beneficial.

  • Establishes retail wheeling as a mechanism to increase competition in electricity markets, expand customer choice, reduce electrical bills, and diversify Hawaii's energy base without compromising grid stability.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2112.

Legislative Description

Relating To Wheeling.

Public Utilities Commission

Last Action

Referred to CPH/TRE, WAM.

3/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/9/2017
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/15/2017
Energy & Environmental Protection1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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