RELATING TO ENERGY.
Summary
Establishes a zero net energy and zero net waste initiative program in the public utilities commission. Establishes a zero net energy and zero net waste advisory council. Designates property controlled by the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority as a microgrid demonstration project. Authorizes the transmission of electric power from one governmental agency's point of generation to another governmental agency's existing transmission lines within the boundaries of the Hawaii ocean science and technology park. Appropriates funds for the zero net energy and zero net waste initiative program.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2021
Last action Jan 27, 2021
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 27, 2021
Committee
Referred to EET/CPN, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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