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HI HR44
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Diamond Garcia
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AI Summary
- Encourages the State, Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaiian Electric Company to make all future solar projects community solar projects
- Notes that approximately 50 percent of households and businesses cannot install solar arrays on their rooftops, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Defines community solar projects as solar installations where households and businesses subscribe to or own a portion of offsite solar arrays and receive electric bill credits for their share
- Identifies community solar projects as a means to expand solar access, reduce monthly electric bills, and increase resilience during blackouts and weather events for subscribers
- Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Public Utilities Commission Chairperson, and Hawaiian Electric Company President and Chief Executive Officer
Legislative Description
Encouraging The State, Public Utilities Commission, And Hawaiian Electric Company To Make All Future Solar Projects In The State Community Solar Projects.
Public Utilities Commission
Last Action
Referred to CPC/EEP, referral sheet 18
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/8/2024
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