STAND. COM. REP. NO. (71~j
Honolulu, Hawaii
MAR31 ,2025
RE: H.R. No. 181
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty—Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection, to which
was referred H.R. No. 181 entitled:
“HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE AGENCIES,
AND OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO ACCELERATE HAWAII’S CLEAN
ENERGY TRANSITION AND TAKE IMMEDIATE, DECISIVE ACTION TO
REDUCE AND ELIMINATE DEPENDENCE ON IMPORTED FOSSIL FUELS TO
IMPROVE ENERGY SECURITY AND PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM RISING
ENERGY COSTS,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to request the Governor, state
agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to accelerate Hawaii’s
clean energy transition and take immediate, decisive action to
reduce and eliminate dependence on imported fossil fuels to
improve energy security and protect consumers from rising energy
costs.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from the Hawai’i State Energy Office; Climate Protectors Hawai’i;
Coalition Earth; and six individuals. Your Committee received
comments on this measure from the Department of Business, Economic
Development, and Tourism; and Public Utilities Commission.
Your Committee finds that Hawaii has the highest electricity
rates in the country, largely due to its reliance on imported
fossil fuels. Your Committee further finds that the State’s
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dependence on fossil fuels makes it susceptible to fuel price
volatility, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical
instability. This measure encourages the State to expedite the
adoption of clean energy and eliminate reliance on imported fossil
fuels.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection that is attached to
this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of
R.R. No. 181 and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Energy &
Environmental Protection,
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NICOLE E. LOWEN, Chair
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Record of Votes of the Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection
Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
1-1Rl~l EEP 3/V6f2~
C The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: Pass, unamended (as is) C Pass, with amendments (HD) 0 Hold
C Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
EEP Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. LOWEN, Nicole E. (C)
2. PERRUSO, Amy A. (VC)
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3. KAHALOA, Kirstin
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4. KUSCH, Matthias
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5. QUINLAN, Sean
6. WARD, Gene \j~
TOTAL (6)
The recommendation is: ~ed LI Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
committee ac
Vice Chair’s or designee’s
Distribution: Original (White) — Committee Duplicate (Yellow) — Chief Clerk’s Office Duplicate (Pink) — HMSO