Energy
Overview
Topic areas:
- Energy Agreement
- Hawaii's Energy Policy
Hawaii's energy policy seeks to ensure dependable, efficient, and economical energy; increased energy self-sufficiency; greater energy security; and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Clean Energy Initiative
- Energy Data & Planning
Energy planning considers Hawaii's unique resources, challenges, and opportunities using rigorous and comprehensive analysis in accordance with the State's statutory energy policy objectives. Data on energy supplies, prices, and use are collected and analyzed. The Hawaii Energy Strategy is developed, updated, and implemented. Energy emergency plans are also developed in conjunction with industry and government.
- Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency saves energy and money. Information and guidelines -- specifically tailored to Hawaii's climate -- have been developed for Hawaii's building owners, architects, engineers, facility operators, State government agency personnel, schools, homeowners, and others. Project reports, case studies, and guaranteed energy savings performance contract resource materials are available, as well as a link to the Rebuild Hawaii website.
- Renewable Energy
Hawaii's renewable energy resources include biomass: from organic (plant, animal) materials; geothermal: from the heat of the earth; hydroelectric: from flowing or falling water (streams, dams); ocean: from waves, tides, currents, or temperature differences in the ocean; solar: from the sun (two types of systems: solar thermal or solar electric); and wind: from the wind.
- Transportation Fuels
Fuels for our vehicles include gasoline and diesel; blends such as E10 Unleaded and B20; and alternative fuels such as E85, biodiesel, LPG, hydrogen, and electricity.
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Task Force
On Thursday, November 13, 2008, the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT), and Department of Health (DOH) will conduct a hearing at the State Capitol Auditorium (Chamber Level), 415 South Beretania Street, Honolulu Hawaii, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
The purpose of the hearing will be to present an updated inventory of emission sources or categories of sources from the past report prepared by the DBEDT and DOH entitled "Inventory of Hawaii Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates for 1990," dated July 1997, and to take public testimony. The final inventory will be released by December 31, 2008. Additional informational presentations on climate change and energy will be made before the formal hearing portion. Please click here to learn more about the hearing and the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Task Force.
Comments will be accepted until Friday, November 21, 2008. Comments may be sent via email to: ghg@dbedt.hawaii.gov, faxed to (808) 587-3815, or mailed to: GHG Inventory Public Comments, DBEDT Strategic Industries Division, P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu HI 96804. For questions about the hearing or submitting public comments, please call (808) 587-2676.Act 234, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, established the State’s policy framework and requirements to address Hawaii’s greenhouse gas emissions, recognizing the potential adverse effects of the recent climate change and global warming to Hawaii’s economy, public health, natural resources, and environment. The general purpose of Act 234 is to establish and cost-effectively achieve State policy of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and limits at or below the best estimates and updates of the inventory of Hawaii’s greenhouse gas emissions estimates of 1990 emissions levels by January 1, 2020.
- Hydrogen
- DER / CHP
- Resource Efficiency
Using resources efficiently can save energy. The Green Business Project assists and recognizes businesses that operate in an environmentally responsible way. The Marine Debris project diverts tons of marine debris to H-POWER, Oahu’s garbage-to-electricity plant, providing electricity and protecting the environment.
- Publications
Over 100 on-line publications provide in depth information on energy technologies, resources, policies, plans, and projects of interest in Hawaii.
- Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, there are several energy-related workshops, conferences, and meetings open to the public.
About the Strategic Industries Division
Mailing Address:
Strategic Industries Division
Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
PO Box 2359
Honolulu, Hawaii 96804Phone: (808) 587-3807
Fax: (808) 586-2536
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Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on State Holidays).
Office Location
The office is located at 235 South Beretania Street, Room 502, Honolulu, Hawaii, in the Leiopapa A Kamehameha Building, on the makai (ocean) side of Beretania Street, between Richards and Alakea (see map).
Parking
Parking is available at Ali‘i Place, 1099 Alakea Street. Proceed mauka (toward the mountains) on Alakea Street in the right lane. Turn right before reaching South Hotel Street. Rates are 75¢ per half-hour for the first 2 hours; $1.50 per half-hour after 2 hours; $3.00 after 5:00 pm. Metered parking stalls are also available along Richards Street, at the Downtown Honolulu Post Office, and in the State Capitol basement.
Bus Service
Information on TheBus: www.thebus.org
Calling Us From the Neighbor Islands
You may reach us by phone by dialing the phone number above. Or, to reach us TOLL-FREE from:
- Hawaii (Big Island), dial: 974-4000, extension 7-3807#
Also, see the Neighbor Island Energy Office information below- Kauai, dial: 274-3141, extension 7-3807#;
Also, see the Neighbor Island Energy Office information below- Maui, dial: 984-2400, extension 7-3807#.
Also, see the Neighbor Island Energy Office information below- Molokai and Lanai, dial: 1-800-468-4644, extension 7-3807#.
Also, see the Neighbor Island Energy Office information belowNeighbor Island Energy Offices
Hawaii County
Ms. Andrea T. Gill
Hawaii Energy Extension Service
Hawaii Business Center
99 Aupuni Street, Room 214
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM. (Closed on State Holidays).
Phone: (808) 933-0312
Fax: (808) 933-0313
Email: agill @ dbedt.hawaii.gov
Mr. Doug Zang
County of Hawaii
Department of Research and Development
25 Aupuni St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 961-8366
Fax: (808) 935-1205
Email: dzang @ co.hawaii.hi.usMr. Glenn Sato
Energy Coordinator
County of Kauai
Office of Economic Development
4444 Rice Street, Suite 200
Lihue, HI 96766
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed on State Holidays).
Phone: (808) 241-4951
Fax: (808) 241-6399
Email: GSato @ kauai.gov
Website: http://www.kauai.gov/Mr. Victor Reyes
Energy Commissioner
Office of Economic Development
Maui County
2200 Main Street, Rm. 305
Wailuku, HI 96790
Phone: (808) 270-7203
Fax: (808) 270-7995
Email: Victor.Reyes @ mauicounty.gov
Mr. Kalvin Kobayashi
Energy Coordinator
County of Maui
Manging Director's Office
200 South High Street, Room 604
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on State Holidays).
Phone: (808) 270-7832
Fax: (808) 270-7141
Email: energy.office @ mauicounty.gov
Website: www.co.maui.hi.us/departments/Management/energy.htm