Hawaii SB151 allocates $20 million for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to explore and identify geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands.
Hawaii SB151 provides funding for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to continue exploring geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. The bill allocates $20 million for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to drill slim holes, develop water wells, collect geophysical data, and hire consultants for geothermal development. This funding follows an initial appropriation of $500,000 in 2022 for geothermal exploration. The bill aims to identify and utilize geothermal resources as a stable power source and community benefit.
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