Hawaii HB1182 authorizes preferential rates for renewable energy from facilities meeting prevailing wage requirements.

Hawaii HB1182 aims to support the state's goal of achieving a 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2045. The bill allows the public utilities commission to establish preferential rates for renewable energy purchases from facilities that meet prevailing wage requirements. This measure seeks to incentivize clean energy investments and improve job quality in clean energy industries. The bill also appropriates funds for the public utilities commission to cover costs related to authorizing these preferential rates.

Hawaii HB1182 authorizes preferential rates for renewable energy from facilities meeting prevailing wage requirements.

Hawaii HB1182 aims to support the state's goal of achieving a 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2045. The bill allows the public utilities commission to establish preferential rates for renewable energy purchases from facilities that meet prevailing wage requirements. This measure seeks to incentivize clean energy investments and improve job quality in clean energy industries. The bill also appropriates funds for the public utilities commission to cover costs related to authorizing these preferential rates.