Hawaii HCR207 requests the Public Utilities Commission to ensure specific conditions are met before approving costs related to liquefied natural gas.

Hawaii HCR207 requests the Public Utilities Commission to ensure that any costs related to liquefied natural gas are reasonable and do not undermine renewable energy goals. The resolution emphasizes the need to protect ratepayers, advance clean energy, and safeguard economic and environmental interests. It mandates that the Commission consider the risks and costs of diverting resources from renewable energy and the potential for stranded assets. The Commission is also asked to deny costs if more cost-effective, non-fossil-fuel alternatives are available.

Hawaii HCR207 requests the Public Utilities Commission to ensure specific conditions are met before approving costs related to liquefied natural gas.

Hawaii HCR207 requests the Public Utilities Commission to ensure that any costs related to liquefied natural gas are reasonable and do not undermine renewable energy goals. The resolution emphasizes the need to protect ratepayers, advance clean energy, and safeguard economic and environmental interests. It mandates that the Commission consider the risks and costs of diverting resources from renewable energy and the potential for stranded assets. The Commission is also asked to deny costs if more cost-effective, non-fossil-fuel alternatives are available.