Establishes a program to characterize carbon sequestration potential and underground water resources in Hawaii.

The bill establishes a program within the Hawaii state energy office to identify the location and characteristics of underground water and carbon sequestration resources across the state using slim-hole boring exploration. The program includes a statewide environmental assessment and community engagement to determine appropriate locations for the exploration. The Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center at the University of Hawaii will collaborate on the program. The bill appropriates funds for the program and requires a progress report to the legislature by 2028.

Establishes a program to characterize carbon sequestration potential and underground water resources in Hawaii.

The bill establishes a program within the Hawaii state energy office to identify the location and characteristics of underground water and carbon sequestration resources across the state using slim-hole boring exploration. The program includes a statewide environmental assessment and community engagement to determine appropriate locations for the exploration. The Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center at the University of Hawaii will collaborate on the program. The bill appropriates funds for the program and requires a progress report to the legislature by 2028.