This can be explained in large part because of our dependence on tourism and the military – together, they make up roughly 50% of our total economy. That’s a dangerous scenario for the future because of the finite nature of fossil fuel and the fact that our state is more and more vulnerable to fluctuations in oil prices and availability.
- Hawaii receives $7 million in federal grants for renewable energy Read More »
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Energy security expert says Hawaii’s dependency on oil makes it vulnerable Read More »
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - DBEDT proudly co-sponsors Hawaii: The State of Clean Energy series Read More »
The Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative is leading the way in relieving our dependence on oil by setting goals and a roadmap to achieve 70% clean energy by 2030 with 30% from efficiency measures, and 40% coming from locally generated renewable sources.
Hawai‘i’s clean energy goals are the most aggressive in the nation – and if we succeed, we will become a world leader in clean energy. Along the way, we’ll begin to solve several core challenges:
1. We can be more independent and less reliant on other economies.
2. We can achieve greater security.
3. This will help Hawai‘i become more economically stable by keeping an estimated $6 billion in state that would otherwise go toward foreign oil investments.
4. Establishing a new, green economic sector will counter-balance our reliance on tourism and the military.
5. We can position Hawai‘i as a worldwide leader in the clean energy category and that will attract more business and expertise to the region.
The HCEI goals require statewide participation and support. Renewable development and interisland cable initiatives will need strong backing as will policy and planning agendas that support clean energy. Above all, we must all begin to think and act “green” in our daily lives.
Read more about the initiative, including the working groups, energy policies, and using island resources for clean energy.
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