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HI HR41

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

Tina Wildberger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges each county in Hawaii to examine the feasibility of implementing downdraft gasification technology to process waste.

  • Downdraft gasification heats waste at extremely high temperatures to convert it into fuel and biochar (pure carbon pellets).

  • Biochar produced through this process has agricultural applications, including improving soil health.

  • A single downdraft gasification unit costs approximately $200,000 and can process an estimated ten tons of waste per day (50-100 pounds per hour).

  • Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Mayor of each county.

Legislative Description

Urging Each County To Examine The Feasibility Of Using Downdraft Gasification To Convert Waste Into Fuel And Biochar.

Counties

Last Action

This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 03-19-20 9:00AM in conference room 325.

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection3/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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