HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1567
TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2017
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to the public utilities commission.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 269, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§269-  Preferential electricity rates for communities hosting renewable energy projects. The public utilities commission may authorize preferential electricity rates for ratepayers residing in communities that serve as geographic hosts for renewable energy projects.  The application process for obtaining preferential electricity rates may be established by the public utilities commission."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Public Utilities Commission; Rates; Renewable Energy Projects

Description:

Authorizes the PUC to establish preferential electricity rates for communities that serve as geographic hosts for renewable energy projects.

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