HI HB2400 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-02 - (H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-02 - (H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Limits the operations of any electric public utility. Requires acquisition of electricity by a power purchase agreement with an unaffiliated entity. Requires utility to purchase lowest cost nonfossil fuel generated electricity prior to purchasing fossil fuel generated electricity. Requires PUC to establish a statewide electricity rate. Exempts IRC section 501(c)(12) utilities. Prioritizes geothermal as a replacement for fossil fuel. Effective 1/01/15.
Title
Electric Public Utilities; Operations; Rates; Energy Sources
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-02 | (H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. | |
| 2012-01-30 | (H) Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 02-02-12 10:00AM in conference room 325. | |
| 2012-01-25 | (H) Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7 | |
| 2012-01-25 | (H) Introduced and Pass First Reading. | |
| 2012-01-23 | (H) Pending introduction. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2982 (Same As) 2012-01-27 - (S) Referred to CPN/ENE, WAM.
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2400 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/Bills/HB2400_.HTM |
