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HI HB342

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Each gas utility in Hawaii must file a proposed initial renewable gas tariff with the Public Utilities Commission by August 31, 2025, to establish rates for customers who voluntarily choose renewable gas service.

  • The Public Utilities Commission must approve or modify the proposed renewable gas tariff within six months of receiving a completed application, provided the tariff does not increase rates for other customers and is found to be just, reasonable, and in the public interest.

  • "Renewable gas" is defined as gas produced from non-petroleum feedstock as specified in Hawaii Revised Statutes section 269-45(b), or as otherwise defined by the Public Utilities Commission by rule or order.

  • The renewable gas tariff shall be based on the eligible customer's net therm usage (the amount of gas used during a monthly billing cycle measured in therm units) or as otherwise determined by the Public Utilities Commission.

  • The Act takes effect July 1, 3000.

Legislative Description

Relating To Renewable Gas Tariff.

Renewable Energy

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3).

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/4/2025
Energy & Environmental Protection1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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