REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS ON THE BEST PATHS TO MAXIMIZE COST REDUCTION AND MINIMIZE FINANCIAL RISK TO HAWAII RESIDENTS WHILE MEETING STATE GOALS.

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The Senate adopted a resolution directing the Public Utilities Commission to conduct an independent, comprehensive analysis of options that could lower energy costs and limit financial risk for Hawaii residents while meeting state energy goals. The study must examine current and emerging technologies, compare strategies used in other jurisdictions, and produce both a preliminary and a final report for the Legislature. The goal is to give policymakers data‑driven guidance to protect consumers from volatile imported fuel prices.

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