Establishes a task force to explore strategies for Hawaii's energy transition, focusing on cost savings, risk minimization, and achieving clean.

The bill establishes the Legislative Task Force on Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways to explore strategies for transitioning to renewable energy. The task force will evaluate pathways for integrating high levels of renewable energy, reducing long-term energy costs, and strengthening energy independence and resilience. It will also consider lessons from other jurisdictions and identify policy recommendations to maximize cost savings and minimize risk to ratepayers. The task force will submit initial and final reports to the Legislature by specific deadlines in 2027 and 2028.

Establishes a task force to explore strategies for Hawaii's energy transition, focusing on cost savings, risk minimization, and achieving clean.

The bill establishes the Legislative Task Force on Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways to explore strategies for transitioning to renewable energy. The task force will evaluate pathways for integrating high levels of renewable energy, reducing long-term energy costs, and strengthening energy independence and resilience. It will also consider lessons from other jurisdictions and identify policy recommendations to maximize cost savings and minimize risk to ratepayers. The task force will submit initial and final reports to the Legislature by specific deadlines in 2027 and 2028.