§196-62.5 Financing for state government agencies. (a) Any state agency may apply for financing, subject to availability under the revolving line of credit for fiscal year 2021-2022, and annually thereafter, from the green infrastructure loan program pursuant to section 196-65(b)(2), upon terms and conditions as are agreed to between the department or agency and the Hawaii green infrastructure authority; provided that the loans shall be issued at an interest rate of 3.5 per cent a year; provided further that the loans shall not adversely affect the sustainability of the sub-fund or Hawaii green infrastructure special fund such that the replenishment of funds requires a higher interest rate in other financing agreements or an appropriation from the general fund.
(b) As may be applicable, an agency shall consult with the public benefits fee administrator of the commission prior to planning an energy-efficiency measure subject to this section. The agency's proposed energy-efficiency measures shall meet or exceed the public benefits fee administrator's enhanced efficiency levels and requirements to be eligible for the Hawaii green infrastructure loan program. The agency shall coordinate with the public benefits fee administrator throughout the entire project cycle to ensure that energy efficiency is maximized. All supporting documentation required by the public benefits fee administrator shall be provided by the agency to ensure compliance with the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standard under section 269-96.
(c) An agency shall submit an expenditure plan to the executive director of the Hawaii green infrastructure authority, who shall serve as the fiscal administrator for the loans issued pursuant to subsection (a) and shall make payment on behalf of the agency, as appropriate, upon submission of requests for payment from the agency.
(d) Beginning with fiscal year 2021-2022, and annually thereafter, an agency shall repay a loan issued pursuant to subsection (a) using general revenue savings that result from reduced energy costs due to financing the purchase of solar energy systems or other clean energy equipment, implementing energy-efficient lighting and other energy-efficiency measures, as well as operational and fuel cost savings achieved by the conversion of internal combustion vehicles to electric vehicles. [L 2018, c 121, §2; am L 2021, c 107, §4]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 12. Conservation and Resources
196-1 Findings and declaration of necessity.
196-1.5 Priority permitting process for renewable energy projects.
196-5 Gas appliances with pilot light prohibited; exemptions.
196-6 Energy efficient storage hot water heaters.
196-6.5 Solar water heater system required for new single-family residential construction.
196-7 Placement of solar energy devices.
196-7.5 Placement of electric vehicle charging system.
196-10 Hawaii renewable hydrogen program.
196-10.5 Hawaii clean energy initiative program.
196-10.8 Energy systems and technology training.
196-19 Life-cycle cost analysis.
196-23 Energy efficient products.
196-41 State support for achieving renewable portfolio standards.
196-42 State support for achieving alternate fuels standards and clean ground transportation goals.
196-62 Hawaii green infrastructure loan program.
196-62.5 Financing for state government agencies.
196-63 Hawaii green infrastructure authority.
196-64 Functions, powers, and duties of the authority.
196-65 Hawaii green infrastructure special fund.
196-65.5 Clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund
196-66 Use of Hawaii green infrastructure special fund; application.
196-67 Hawaii green infrastructure bond fund.
196-68 Compliance with revenue bond law.
196-69 Reporting; annual report.
196-71 Hawaii state energy office; established.
196-72 Chief energy officer of the Hawaii state energy office; duties.
196-85 Appliance efficiency standards.