SB680

Hawaii SB680 removes biomass from the state's renewable energy definition to combat climate change.

Hawaii SB680 amends the definition of "renewable energy" to exclude biomass, aiming to reduce electricity rates and greenhouse gas emissions. The bill highlights that biomass combustion, including burning trees and waste, significantly contributes to climate change. By removing biomass from the renewable energy definition, the bill seeks to encourage the use of cleaner energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal. This change is expected to lower electricity costs and mitigate the impact of climate change.