THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Rep. Hermina M. Morita, Chair

Rep. Mele Carroll, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

DATE:	Thursday, January 18, 2007
TIME:	1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The purpose of this informational briefing is to receive presentations from members of the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum on the status, progress and legislative proposals for energy efficiency, renewable energy and regulatory reform in Hawaii.

Overview of the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum and progress on the Ten-Point Plan – Mike Hamnett

Progress in Energy Strategic Planning – Hawaii Energy Strategy 2006 – Maurice Kaya

Renewable Energy – status, progress and legislative proposals – Warren Bollmeier or Mitch Ewan & Robbie Alm

Energy Efficiency – status, progress and legislative proposals – Darren Kimura

Regulatory Reform – status, progress and legislative proposals – Carl Freedman

Hydrocarbon Future and its cultural impacts

Questions and Answers

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6777.

________________________________________ Rep. Hermina Morita Chair

________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair