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SCR 176·HI·senate

URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD AT LEAST TWO PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY OR POTENTIAL MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS BEFORE APPROVING MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS THAT WOULD BE HOSTED IN THE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES.

In CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: CHANG
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Referred to CPN.

Mar 19, 2026

Summary

The concurrent resolution asks the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a minimum of two public meetings to discuss and collect input from the community before approving any major energy project in that area. It applies to projects costing $10 million or more, including utility‑scale solar, wind, battery storage, transmission upgrades, EV charging, geothermal and firm‑power facilities. The aim is to give residents a chance to learn about and comment on projects that could affect them.

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