Bill > SR87

This resolution requests the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to commission a comprehensive study examining different energy consumption sectors to identify which can be most rapidly and cost-effectively decarbonized through additional public investment in combustion-free alternatives. The resolution provides extensive context about Hawaii's energy landscape, highlighting the state's goal of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, as mandated by a recent legal settlement. It acknowledges three primary energy use sectors: electricity, transportation, and heating, and notes that existing technologies already allow for electrification in many areas, such as residential and commercial heating, land and ocean transportation, and electricity generation through renewable sources like solar and wind. The resolution emphasizes the importance of investing in clean, combustion-free solutions and warns against speculative or environmentally problematic energy technologies like biomass, waste-based fuels, and hydrogen production. Ultimately, the study aims to strategically guide public investment toward the most efficient and environmentally sound decarbonization efforts across Hawaii's energy sectors.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=87&year=2025