Hawaii SB1656 authorizes bonds to finance a water pump storage hydroelectric facility in the Kohala mountains.
Hawaii SB1656 authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for planning, designing, and constructing a water pump storage hydroelectric facility in the Kohala mountains. The facility aims to provide potable water, irrigation water, and reduce energy costs. The bonds are to be issued by the Director of Finance, with unencumbered funds lapsing by June 30, 2028. The facility will use wind energy to pump water to higher elevations, enhancing water availability and supporting local agriculture and renewable energy plans.
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