STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1382

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2011

RE:   H.C.R. No. 160

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2011

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Legislative Management, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 160 entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF ALL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to request the Auditor to conduct an audit of all energy efficiency projects conducted by State departments and agencies, including therewith, a list of energy efficiency projects begun during fiscal year 2011-2012 and funding sources for commitments made by the State.

     No testimony was received on this measure.

     As one of the most fossil fuel dependent states in the nation, Hawaii is attempting to distance itself from a reliance on fossil fuels.  One way to achieve this goal is through the use of energy efficiency equipment and installation of renewable energy generating appurtenances.  Your Committee finds that several State departments and agencies have already taken steps or begun the process of purchasing and installing energy efficient appliances and equipment.  While this is a step forward, conducting an audit of all energy efficient projects conducted by State departments and agencies would assist the State in developing and implementing a consistent plan of action for these projects so that funding for, and the benefits of, these projects can be maximized.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Legislative Management that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 160 and recommends that it be referred to the Committee on Finance.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Legislative Management,

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KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair