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HRS §269-94

When a utility misses its renewable energy goal

This section says what happens when an electric utility misses its renewable energy goal. The utility must tell the commission why within ninety days. The commission can then give a waiver, more time, or offer rewards for doing better.

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The statute, as written — Waivers, extensions, and incentives.] Any electric utility company not meeting the renewable portfolio standard shall report to the public utilities commission within ninety days following the goal da

tes established in section [269-92], and provide an explanation for not meeting the renewable portfolio standard. The public utilities commission shall have the option to either grant a waiver from the renewable portfolio standard or an extension for meeting the prescribed standard. The public utilities commission may provide incentives to encourage electric utility companies to exceed their renewable portfolio standards or to meet their renewable portfolio standards ahead of time, or both.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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