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HI HB1595
Bill
Status
1/21/2022
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Johanson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes independent renewable energy generators to engage in retail wheeling, transmitting electricity they produce over existing utility transmission lines to renewable energy users.
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Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish administrative rules by December 31, 2023 to implement retail wheeling, including appropriate rates for use of utility infrastructure.
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Empowers the PUC to evaluate customer protection measures and disallow wheeling projects if determined to be detrimental to grid reliability, other customers, or the public interest.
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Requires the PUC to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation regarding retail wheeling to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 regular session.
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Effective July 1, 2100.
Legislative Description
Relating To Energy.
Public Utilities Commission
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Clark, Okimoto, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) LoPresti, Perruso excused (2).
2/4/2022