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HI SB819

HI SB819
Relating To Energy.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund.

AI Summary

This bill re-establishes the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program for a two-year period to provide 50% matching grants to Hawaii-based businesses that have been awarded alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. The bill establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund to promote alternative energy research and development in Hawaii, and appropriates funds into and out of the revolving fund for the grant program. The program aims to align with Hawaii's goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045 while encouraging economic growth and diversification.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)

Bill Topics

Energy
  • ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
  • ‐ Research and Development

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