HRS §269-147
Who can run Hawaii's electricity reliability program
The commission can hire an outside group to run the electricity reliability program, but not a public utility. The group must be chosen by state rules. The commission keeps full control and cannot hire out certain key duties.
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The statute, as written — Hawaii electricity reliability administrator; contracting
(a) The commission may contract for the performance of its functions under this part with a person, business, or organization, except for a public utility as defined under this chapter, that will serve as the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator provided for under this part; provided that the commission shall not contract for the performance of its functions under sections 269-142(a) and (b) and 269-146. (b) Any entity contracted by the commission to serve as the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator under this section shall be selected by the commission in accordance with state law, including chapter 103D. The Hawaii electricity reliability administrator, if so enabled by the commission through mutual agreement under the laws of the State of Hawaii, shall hold the powers and rights delegated by the commission under this part for the term of the executed contract; provided that the commission shall retain full authority over the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator and the exclusive authority to carry out functions and responsibilities enumerated under sections 269-142(a) and (b) and 269-146.
Sections this one refers to
§269-142 Who sets the rules for Hawaii's electric system
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