HB1459

Hawaii HB1459 mandates sustainable aviation fuel use in intrastate flights to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy.

Hawaii HB1459 establishes requirements for using sustainable aviation fuel in intrastate flights to advance climate goals. It mandates airlines to use at least 10% sustainable aviation fuel starting January 1, 2030, increasing annually until 100% is required by January 1, 2045. The bill defines sustainable aviation fuel as renewable biofuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions. It also appropriates funds for sustainable aviation fuel development and requires annual reports on progress.