Establishes a Hawaii home energy assistance program to help low-income households with energy costs.
The bill establishes a Hawaii home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services to provide financial aid and energy efficiency support to low-income households. It aims to address Hawaii's high electricity rates and the growing number of families struggling to afford energy. The program will offer financial assistance for home energy needs and provide information and technical help for energy efficiency improvements, including energy audits. The bill also appropriates funds for the program and establishes a dedicated position to manage it.
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