Hawaii Energy Strategy (HES)
HES 2007
HES 2007 will build upon previous work and the Governor’s "Energy for Tomorrow" initiative to chart a clear, executable path to:
- Reduce the state’s dependence on oil;
- Protect the environment;
- Reduce negative economic impacts related to use of imported fuels;
- Enhance renewable energy use and energy efficiency; and
- Improve the security and reliability of Hawaii’s energy system.
Hawaii Energy Strategy Stakeholder Meetings
If you have questions, or would like to be added to the list for future notification of HES-related events, please contact Steve Alber via telephone at 587-3837 or email salber @ dbedt.hawaii.gov.
Hawaii Energy Strategy Stakeholder Meeting #3 on December 13, 2006
This was the third public meeting to discuss the Hawaii Energy Strategy (HES) 2007 Project.
Welcoming Remarks
by Maurice KayaProject Update
by Rocky Mountain InstituteComments, Questions, and Responses
Summary of stakeholder discussionPrevious meetings:
Stakeholder Meeting #2 on October 24, 2006:
On October 24, 2006, the public was invited to a meeting at the State Capitol Auditorium to hear about progress to date and to continue to discuss the Hawaii Energy Strategy 2007 (HES 2007) project.
Welcoming Remarks
by Theodore LiuProject Update
by Rocky Mountain InstituteComments and Questions from Meeting Participants:
- Stakeholder Discussion
- Written comments from Honolulu Sea Water Air Conditioning
- Written comments from World Business Academy
Stakeholder Meeting #1 on July 6, 2006:
On July 6, 2006, the public was invited to a meeting at the State Capitol Auditorium to discuss the Hawaii Energy Strategy 2007 (HES 2007) project.
Welcoming Remarks
by Maurice KayaProject Description and Approach
by Kyle Datta and Jeff AmlinComments and Questions from Meeting Participants
Biofuels Summit on August 22, 2006:
Briefing Book
(21 pages, pdf file, 3789 kb)
by Rocky Mountain InstituteTechnical Synopsis
of August 22, 2006 Biofuels Summit
(21 pages, pdf file, 198 kb)
HES 2000
The most recent Hawaii Energy Strategy update was prepared in 2000. Since then, significant progress has been made in implementing the strategy.
- Executive Summary of the Hawaii Energy Strategy 2000 (pdf file; 29 pages; 439 kb)
- Full Report, Hawaii Energy Strategy 2000 (pdf file; 323 pages; 2,787 kb)
The Energy Resources Coordinator's Annual Reports, available as on-line publications, highlight progess made each year.