Establishes a program to identify geothermal, carbon sequestration, and underground water resources in Hawaii.

The bill mandates the Hawaii state energy office to implement a resource characterization program using slim-hole boring to identify geothermal, carbon sequestration, and underground water resources statewide. This program will be conducted in collaboration with the Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center at the University of Hawaii. It includes a statewide environmental assessment and community engagement. The office must submit a progress report to the legislature by 2029, detailing findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation.

Establishes a program to identify geothermal, carbon sequestration, and underground water resources in Hawaii.

The bill mandates the Hawaii state energy office to implement a resource characterization program using slim-hole boring to identify geothermal, carbon sequestration, and underground water resources statewide. This program will be conducted in collaboration with the Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center at the University of Hawaii. It includes a statewide environmental assessment and community engagement. The office must submit a progress report to the legislature by 2029, detailing findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation.