Hawaii HB2624 expands county powers to include renewable energy generation and subcounty governing entity budget allocation.

Hawaii HB2624 amends state statutes to expand the powers of county governments. The bill allows county boards of water supply to generate, use, and sell electricity from renewable energy sources, aligning with successful municipal utilities on the mainland. It also mandates the Public Utilities Commission to establish rules for interconnection standards, rate structures, reporting, and consumer protection for electricity sales by boards of water supply.

Hawaii HB2624 expands county powers to include renewable energy generation and subcounty governing entity budget allocation.

Hawaii HB2624 amends state statutes to expand the powers of county governments. The bill allows county boards of water supply to generate, use, and sell electricity from renewable energy sources, aligning with successful municipal utilities on the mainland. It also mandates the Public Utilities Commission to establish rules for interconnection standards, rate structures, reporting, and consumer protection for electricity sales by boards of water supply.