HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1257

TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011

H.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

 

 

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

 


     SECTION 1.  Section 269-27.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  The public utilities commission may direct public utilities that supply electricity to the public to arrange for the acquisition of and to acquire electricity generated from nonfossil fuel sources as is available from and the producers are willing and able to make available to the public utilities, and to employ and dispatch the nonfossil fuel generated electricity in a manner consistent with the availability thereof to maximize the reduction in consumption of fossil fuels in the generation of electricity to be provided to the public.  To assist the energy resources coordinator in effectuating the purposes of chapter 201N, the public utilities commission may develop reasonable guidelines and timetables for the creation and implementation of power purchase agreements.  If the commission requires the acquisition of nonfossil fuels under this subsection, the commission shall consider the:

     (1)  Proven effectiveness and reliability of the technology and methods that will be used to generate electricity;

     (2)  Levels of carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases that will be emitted from electricity generation facilities; and

     (3)  Costs to consumers of electricity generated by the facility as compared to costs of electricity generated by facilities using other methods for generating electricity."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

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


 


 

Report Title:

Public Utilities Commission; Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

 

Description:

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider technology, carbon emissions, and cost to consumers when considering requirements for electricity generated from nonfossil fuels.  (HB1257 HD1)

 

 

 

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