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HI SCR91
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Lorraine Inouye
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to evaluate how renewable fuels, including biogas and gases from renewable and sustainable sources, can contribute to Hawaii's goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045.
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Requires DBEDT to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the 2019 Regular Session.
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Notes that Hawaii currently sources 80% of its energy from imported fuel, with transportation accounting for two-thirds of overall energy usage and commercial aviation representing one-third of petroleum consumption.
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Emphasizes that renewable hydrocarbons and biofuels are critical for energy storage and transportation due to their energy density, and that biofuel can be produced using agricultural waste and other feedstock.
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References Act 202, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, which established a renewable fuels production tax credit to encourage renewable fuel production.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Report To The Legislature On How To Incorporate Renewable Fuels Into The Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative.
DBEDT
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kobayashi, Lowen, McKelvey, Mizuno, Nakamura, Quinlan, Tokioka excused (7).
4/16/2018