HRS §269-46.3
New microgrids are not public utilities
A person who builds, keeps, or runs a new microgrid is not treated as a public utility just because they serve participating customers. This rule does not apply to member-owned cooperative electric utilities.
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The statute, as written — Microgrids; public utility; exception
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a person that constructs, maintains, or operates a new microgrid shall not be considered a public utility under section 269-1 solely as a result of furnishing service through that new microgrid to participating consumers. This section shall not apply to a member-owned cooperative electric utility.
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§269-1 Definitions for public utility rules
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