relating to renewable energy resources.

Requires qualified electric utilities to attempt the implementation of renewables portfolio standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to implement a renewable energy credit program.

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES.

Requires qualified electric utilities to implement renewables portfolio standards, which requires these utilities to possess a minimum percentage of renewable energy resources within their overall resource portfolio. Provides for the issuance of renewable energy credits to renewable energy generators.

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES.

Requires qualified electric utility companies to implement renewables portfolio standards. Requires the public utilities commission to establish a renewable energy credits program. Allow utilities to accumulate credits.

RELATING TO ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDITS.

Extends deadlines for energy conservation income tax credits.

RELATING TO ELECTRICAL COOPERATIVES.

Allows the public utilities commission to regulate electric cooperatives in Hawaii. Allows electric cooperatives to opt out of the commission's regulation by allowing the member-consumers of the electric cooperative to exempt themselves from regulation under certain conditions. Defines "electric cooperative."

RELATING TO CONSUMER COOPERATIVES.

Requires consumer cooperatives to establish their membership prior to the commencement of business in the State. Requires the board to seek approval by members of major undertakings.

relating to public utilities.

Requires the establishment of a consumer disclosure standard under which retail suppliers of electricity disclose information on the fuel mix of the electricity products they sell.