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This Concurrent Resolution requests Hawaiian Electric Company, the electric utility provider in Hawaii, to conduct a study on the island of Oahu to identify and remove any "redundant utility poles." Redundant utility poles, also referred to as "double poles," occur when a new pole is installed next to an existing one to transfer wires, leaving the original pole in place unnecessarily. The resolution also acknowledges that some poles may need removal due to age, damage, or being out of position, posing safety hazards or being unsightly. The study should also consider ways to reduce risk and increase efficiency during the removal process, and Hawaiian Electric is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the State Legislature by a specific date before the 2023 legislative session.