HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair |
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Rep. Tina Wildberger, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. David A. Tarnas |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Chris Todd |
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NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020 |
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11:25AM |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar or wind energy systems and energy storage systems. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018.
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EEP, FIN |
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
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RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Requires an energy audit for all state facilities by July 1, 2021, and begin to address the audit results by January 1, 2022. Requires a report of the results of the audit to the legislature. Beginning July 1, 2020, requires the design of new state building construction to allow for the building to be a net zero capable structure, use post-industrial carbon dioxide mineralized concrete where cost-effective, have 25% of its accompanying parking lot be electric vehicle charger ready, and account for projected costs of utility bills when making decisions about the most cost-effective building design. Requires public buildings to be benchmarked beginning on July 1, 2021, and requires benchmarking data to be maintained by the Hawaii state energy office in a publicly available format. Requires equipment and systems to be assessed for energy efficiency every five years.
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EEP, LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO HYDROFLUOROCARBONS. Preserves preexisting federal regulations on the use of hydrofluorocarbons in state law. Phases out hydrofluorocarbons in favor of alternatives with lower global warming potential. Establishes a preference for products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons in the state procurement code. Directs the State Energy Office and the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to study how to increase the use of refrigerants with low global warming potential, reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, and recommend how to fund, structure, and prioritize a state program that incentivizes or provides grants to support the elimination of legacy uses of hydrofluorocarbons.
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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As this is a decision making meeting only, no public testimony will be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-8400 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-8453.
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________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair |
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