Hawaii SB1269 appropriates funds for geothermal resource exploration and commercial viability studies in counties with populations under 300,000.

Hawaii SB1269 allocates $6,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to explore and identify geothermal resources and assess commercial viability for utility-scale geothermal production in counties with populations under 300,000. The funds will be managed by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in partnership with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. The bill emphasizes the importance of Hawaii island for geothermal development due to its reliable geothermal energy sources and suitable land for food self-sufficiency.

Hawaii SB1269 appropriates funds for geothermal resource exploration and commercial viability studies in counties with populations under 300,000.

Hawaii SB1269 allocates $6,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to explore and identify geothermal resources and assess commercial viability for utility-scale geothermal production in counties with populations under 300,000. The funds will be managed by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in partnership with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. The bill emphasizes the importance of Hawaii island for geothermal development due to its reliable geothermal energy sources and suitable land for food self-sufficiency.