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HR 197·HI·house

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET BEFORE APPROVING ANY INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, FUEL, OR OTHER COSTS RELATING TO SUPPLYING AND USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: LOWEN
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Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1618-26), recommending referral to CPC.

Apr 1, 2026

Summary

The House resolution directs the Public Utilities Commission to require that LNG projects meet several cost‑and‑risk conditions before any infrastructure, operation, maintenance, fuel or other expenses are approved. It aims to protect ratepayers, avoid stranded‑asset losses, and keep Hawaii on track for its 100% renewable energy goal. The measure affects utilities, their customers, and any entities seeking to supply or use liquefied natural gas in the state.

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