Informing the Legislature that on June 20, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2020 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 053).

This bill informs the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed HB2020 into law on June 20, 2024. The law amends state statutes to broaden the definition of "renewable energy producer" for the purpose of leasing public lands. Under the new rules, the definition now includes a wider variety of energy sources, such as hydrogen fuels and district heating or cooling services, while allowing up to 25 percent of the generated power to come from fossil fuels. The changes apply to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, which will use this expanded definition when deciding which public lands to lease for energy projects. The new provisions take effect on July 1, 2024.