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HI SB3056

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2018

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $350,000 from general revenues to the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority for fiscal year 2018-2019 to support hydroelectric power development for the State.

  • Authorizes funding for the Poseidon hydroelectric system, which draws ocean water to generate electricity before returning it to the ocean using patent-pending technology.

  • Intended to support planned pilot projects including a 2-kilowatt ocean pilot project and a 50-kilowatt project designed to lay groundwork for a 100-megawatt power plant on Oahu.

  • Aims to reduce electricity costs for Hawaii residents and businesses by developing low-cost renewable hydroelectric power using ocean water as a resource.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Hydroelectricity.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/14/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/14/2018
Economic Development, Tourism, and Technology1/26/2018

Full Bill Text

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