URGING THE STATE TO REJECT ENERGY SOURCES FOUND TO BE HARMFUL OR DESTABILIZING TO OUR CLIMATE SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENT AND TO COMMIT TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE VALUES OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS.

This non-binding House Resolution (HR 202) urges Hawaii's state government to reject energy sources like liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other fossil fuels deemed harmful to the climate and environment. It specifically cites methane emissions from LNG - linked to severe climate impacts - as a key reason to avoid new fossil fuel projects. The resolution requests that state agencies refrain from providing financial or regulatory support for such energy sources and instead prioritize transitioning to renewable energy. It directly affects state officials, including the Governor, environmental agencies, and county mayors, by calling for policy alignment with scientific recommendations on climate action. The resolution does not create new laws but serves as a formal request to guide Hawaii's energy decisions.