HI SB2982 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-27 - (S) Referred to CPN/ENE, WAM.
Pending: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-27 - (S) Referred to CPN/ENE, WAM.
Pending: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-27 | (S) Referred to CPN/ENE, WAM. | |
| 2012-01-25 | (S) Passed First Reading. | |
| 2012-01-25 | (S) Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2400 (Same As) 2012-02-02 - (H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2982 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/Bills/SB2982_.HTM |
