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HI HCR120
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Requests the Public Utilities Commission to order Hawaiian Electric to continue deployment of community-based renewable energy projects through Phase 2, Tranche 2 of the Community-Based Renewable Energy Program.
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Directs the Public Utilities Commission to order Hawaiian Electric to revoke the suspension of procurement and continue issuing requests for proposals for the Community-Based Renewable Energy Program.
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Notes that approximately five community-based renewable energy projects have been installed since 2015, with thirteen projects in Phase 2, Tranche 1 scheduled for installation from 2024 to 2026.
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States that community-based renewable energy allows subscribers unable to install individual solar systems due to cost, housing type, or residency status to benefit from renewable energy and lower electric bills.
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Asserts that Hawaiian Electric has had over eight years to prepare for implementation and should not require additional delays beyond what has already been provided.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects.
Hawaiian Electric
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Evslin, Garrett, Kila, Lamosao, Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (7).
3/22/2024