HI HB1647

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to mandate that electric utilities separately issue requests for proposals for firm renewable energy generation and intermittent renewable energy generation.

Defines "firm renewable energy" as renewable energy continuously available at contracted capacity 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, subject only to routine maintenance and emergency repairs.

Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving any new or renewed utility-owned generation projects or power purchase agreements for electricity generation with affiliated interests with a public utility.

Appropriates $100,000 to the Hawaii State Energy Office for fiscal year 2022-2023 to conduct a study of available firm and intermittent renewable energy resources on each island, with findings due by 20 days before the 2023 regular legislative session.

Takes effect on July 1, 2022.