April 2025 eUpdate

Several of Ulupono Initiative’s bill priorities are being considered during Hawai‘i’s 2025 legislative session’s second crossover. This is an important part of the process that determines whether bills will make it to final reading for this session. Here are highlights of the measures we’re advocating for that advance local food production, renewable energy, clean transportation, or freshwater resources.
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December 18, 2024
Ulupono urges streamlined approach to keep state energy goals on track
Hawai‘i stands at a critical juncture in its renewable energy transformation. The state’s innovative regulatory approach, Performance-Based Regulation (PBR) — approved in 2020 by the Hawai'i Public Utilities Commission — has positioned Hawai‘i as a national leader in reimagining electric utility incentives to accelerate clean energy adoption.
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"We are continually encouraged by the many Hawaiʻi residents each doing their part in advancing the resiliency of our state by purchasing local food, embracing renewable projects in their community, or choosing an electric vehicle over an internal-combustion model — even foregoing a car trip altogether in favor of riding a bus or bike."