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From Civil Beat:

Hawai‘i’s renewable energy sector is stepping up support for policies aimed at financially bolstering Hawaiian Electric Co., which has been battered by accusations that the utility started the fire that killed 101 people and burned down much of Lahaina in August.

Two bills aimed at shoring up HECO remain alive in the final days of this year’s legislative session. One bill would allow the company to issue special bonds to pay for future wildfire mitigation measures and legal claims related to the August fires. The other bill would set up what amounts to a no-fault insurance fund to cover damages from future wildfires.

Gov. Josh Green has expressed support for both measures to stabilize Hawaii’s energy economy and keep the state moving toward its goal of generating 100% of the electricity sold in the state from renewable resources by 2045.

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