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HI HB1463
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
- Removes biomass from the definition of renewable energy in Hawaii's renewable portfolio standards (HRS Section 269-91)
- Maintains wind, solar, falling water, biogas, geothermal, ocean energy, biofuels, and hydrogen from renewable sources as qualifying renewable energy sources
- Legislature finds that biomass burning, primarily from wood and tree products, emits 30-50% more carbon per unit of energy than coal and contradicts climate goals
- Legislature determines that regrowing trees takes decades while released carbon remains in atmosphere, and forests are being clearcut without guarantees they will regrow rather than be developed for other uses
- Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To Renewable Energy.
Renewable Energy
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
12/11/2023
Committee Referrals
Energy & Environmental Protection1/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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