There’s been progress of late in states to respond to the national energy crisis, and the economic adversity it is fostering.

The Hawaii Legislature last week also took an important step for clean energy and good jobs by unanimously approving a bill that takes the first step in establishing a solar energy rebate program. The bill, which awaits Republican Governor Linda Lingle’s signature, encourages and authorizes the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to establish a ratepayer-funded program to promote the use of solar energy technology.

“With the highest electricity prices in the nation, 92% dependence on imported fossil fuels, and abundant sunshine, this bill makes enormous sense,” said my colleague Carla Din, the Apollo Alliance’s western field director, who worked with one of Apollo’s business partners, provided technical assistance, researched the issue, and helped craft the original bill.

Nice work Carla.

Read S.B. NO. 988 A BILL FOR AN ACT

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