REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO ESTABLISH AN OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A ROADMAP AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.

This bill requests the Hawaii State Energy Office to create an Offshore Wind Energy Working Group to study and provide recommendations on offshore wind development in the state. The working group will gather existing data, engage with community stakeholders, assess the suitability of offshore wind projects, and develop best practices for future initiatives. This measure directly affects state energy officials, local communities near O'ahu, and various government agencies that receive copies of the resolution. The bill aims to balance renewable energy goals with environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic concerns while honoring the legacy of Representative Gene Ward.