Expands environmental assessments for power-generating facilities to include those using any fuel source.

This bill amends Hawaii's environmental impact statement law to expand the definition of "power-generating facility" to include those that rely on the combustion of any fuel source. The change aims to protect the state's natural resources and public health by assessing the environmental impact of all types of fuel combustion, not just fossil fuels. The bill redefines "power-generating facility" to include new facilities, expansions, and conversions where the electrical output rating exceeds 5.0 megawatts.

Expands environmental assessments for power-generating facilities to include those using any fuel source.

This bill amends Hawaii's environmental impact statement law to expand the definition of "power-generating facility" to include those that rely on the combustion of any fuel source. The change aims to protect the state's natural resources and public health by assessing the environmental impact of all types of fuel combustion, not just fossil fuels. The bill redefines "power-generating facility" to include new facilities, expansions, and conversions where the electrical output rating exceeds 5.0 megawatts.