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HI HB555

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all household appliance retailers in Hawaii to display conspicuous signage showing available energy efficiency rebates funded by the public utilities fee and Hawaii-specific energy operation costs based on the 2020 statewide average residential electricity rate.

  • Applies only to household appliances that appear on a retailer's showroom floor and match categories required by the Federal Trade Commission to include EnergyGuide labels as of July 1, 2021.

  • Designates the public benefits fee administrator to create a signage template by January 1, 2022, with retailers required to display the signage by July 1, 2022, and the template to be updated every three years minimum.

  • Assigns the Hawaii state energy office to publish requirements on its website and provide a draft notification letter for distribution to retail establishments.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Consumer Protection.

Retailers

Last Action

Carried over to 2022 Regular Session.

12/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/19/2021
Economic Development2/4/2021
Energy & Environmental Protection1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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