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HI SCR147
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the Public Utilities Commission to revise current rate structures and provide additional benefits for communities hosting large-scale renewable energy projects
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Affirms Hawaii's commitment to renewable energy goals including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045
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Notes that residents in communities with renewable energy projects face lifestyle disruptions but are charged flat rates regardless of proximity to energy-producing facilities
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States that current benefit packages from developers are insufficient compensation for host communities
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Directs certified copies be sent to the Governor, Public Utilities Commission Chair, and all county Mayors
Legislative Description
Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Evaluate Current Rate Structures And Consider Additional Benefits For Those Communities That Host Renewable Energy Projects.
Public Utilities Commission
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).
4/17/2023