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Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 196-41

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The department of land and natural resources and department of business, economic development, and tourism shall facilitate the private sector's development of renewable energy projects by supporting the private sector's attainment of the renewable portfolio standards in section 269-92. Both departments shall provide meaningful support in areas relevant to the mission and functions of each department as provided in this section, as well as in other areas the directors of each department may deem appropriate.

(b) The department of land and natural resources shall:

(1) Develop and publish a catalog by December 31, 2006, and every five years thereafter, of potential sites for the development of renewable energy; and

(2) Work with electric utility companies and with other renewable energy developers on all applicable planning and permitting processes to expedite the development of renewable energy resources.

(c) The chief energy officer shall:

(1) Develop a program to maximize the use of renewable energy and cost-effective conservation measures by state government agencies;

(2) Work with federal agencies to develop as much research, development and demonstration funding, and technical assistance as possible to support Hawaii in its efforts to achieve its renewable portfolio standards; and

(3) Biennially, beginning in January 2006, issue a progress report to the governor and legislature.

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