Report Title:

Energy Efficiency; State Facilities; ENERGY STAR

Description:

In the acquisition of energy-using products, requires state agencies to include in their annual reports an explanation as to why ENERGY STAR or other energy efficient products were not selected.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2235

TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2006

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to energy resources.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 196-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

"[[]§196-14[]] Annual report. Beginning January 1, 2004, each agency shall measure and report annually to the coordinator on its progress in meeting the requirements of this part.

The report shall include:

(1) How the agency is using each of the strategies described in this part to help meet energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals;

(2) A listing and explanation as to why certain strategies, if any, have not been used; provided that for each energy product acquired by the agency that is not an ENERGY STAR product or other energy efficient product, as set forth in section 196-23(a), the agency shall include an explanation as to why an ENERGY STAR or other energy efficient product was not selected; and

(3) A listing and explanation of exempt facilities."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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