Hawaii HB1651 mandates a climate protection plan to ensure renewable energy and emission reduction despite federal funding uncertainties.

Hawaii HB1651, known as the Climate Protection Plan Act of 2026, requires the Hawaii state energy office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a comprehensive climate protection plan by 2029. This plan will serve as a science-based roadmap to ensure the state can continue developing renewable energy resources and reducing harmful emissions, even amid potential federal funding cuts.

Hawaii HB1651 mandates a climate protection plan to ensure renewable energy and emission reduction despite federal funding uncertainties.

Hawaii HB1651, known as the Climate Protection Plan Act of 2026, requires the Hawaii state energy office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a comprehensive climate protection plan by 2029. This plan will serve as a science-based roadmap to ensure the state can continue developing renewable energy resources and reducing harmful emissions, even amid potential federal funding cuts.