S.C.R. No. 139 Summary

• Requests the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a study on establishing preferential electricity rates for residential properties located near renewable energy facilities.

• Directs the PUC to examine possible rate structures and determine an appropriate radius of residential properties in relation to renewable energy facilities.

• Cites Hawaii's renewable energy portfolio standard requiring 100% of net electricity sales from renewable sources by 2045, established under Act 97, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015.

• Acknowledges that residential communities near renewable energy facilities experience negative effects including excessive noise and health concerns while receiving minimal direct benefits.

• Requires transmittal of a certified copy of the resolution to the Chair of the Public Utilities Commission.