Support HB 1257 By Sending Testimony

We could use your support.

HB 1257 is going to be heard by Rep. Herkes’ Consumer Protection Committee.

Read the bill here. Here is where I discussed the bill.

Send testimony in support of HB 1257 to CPCtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov. It should be less than five pages in length; couple sentences plenty.

This bill’s essential elements are simple. It requires the PUC to consider the following three factors when it issues approvals for electricity generation:

  1. Consider the technology as to its effectiveness
  2. Consider the amounts of greenhouse gases emitted
  3. Consider the costs to the rate payers compared to alternatives.

Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the February 2nd hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:

  • Testifier’s name, with position/title and organization
  • The committee the comments are directed to (the Consumer Protection Committee)
  • The date and time of the hearing (Feb 2, 2011 at 2:05 p.m.)
  • Measure number: HB 1257

Please send this to your friends, too. Mahalo.