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HI HB1821

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Scott Nishimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all new utility scale electricity generation projects in Hawaii to be renewable energy sources
  • Establishes state policy to ensure short- and long-term provision of adequate, reasonably priced, and dependable renewable energy services with prioritization of renewable energy dispatch
  • Updates energy system development and expansion policies to prioritize non-fossil fuel sources and consider least-cost options
  • Appropriates $100,000 for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawaii to study the costs and benefits of dispatching renewable energy resources
  • Takes effect on July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Relating To Energy.

University of Hawaii

Last Action

Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2

1/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection1/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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