Hawaii State Energy Office

Hawaii Energy's new program year is here, and that means more funding for your energy-efficiency projects! 💸 Plan ahead for 2024 and beyond with the latest information at HawaiiEnergy.com.

Kanoa Winds will install a 0.5 kilowatt VCCT unit near the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Entrepreneur Sandbox in order to study its wind speed power generation, equipment load, stability tests, safety evaluation, wildlife impact and environmental assessment. https://lnkd.in/g_DJhm4z

In follow up to recent power outages, the Public Utilities Commission has opened a docket on wheeling (beginning with intergovernmental power sharing, moving energy to where it’s needed — within and between state or city facilities.) So, what happens next? PUC Chairman Leo Asuncion explains: “We’ll be calling together the electric utilities, governmental agencies, and others together to identify topics around wheeling and what needs to be addressed leading to a determination if wheeling can indeed be implemented in Hawaii. With the opening of this docket, the commission intends to conduct stakeholder outreach to hear from those who have information to share or may be interested in participating in intragovernmental wheeling. Our opening order provides information to allow anyone who has an interest in participating during the stakeholder outreach phase to reach out to us.” KHON2 News Gina Mangieri reports. https://lnkd.in/g5CGitGh

Sustainability Partners LLC (SP) has facilitated the electrification of Hawaii's vehicle fleet for the past three years. We've delivered vehicles of all shapes and sizes, from ATVs to electric buses and everything in between. In fact, if there is a proven electric version of the vehicle or equipment (e.g., refuse trucks, fire trucks, yard tractors, excavators, and forklifts), we can likely deliver it. Importantly, we provide the necessary infrastructure to support the vehicles, including Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers, electrical systems, and microgrids, to ensure our customers have reliable, safe, and efficient solutions. All of this can be obtained without debt or worry about maintenance and upgrades, allowing customers to focus on their key mission. #SustainableInfrastructure #IaaS

The Hawai‘i Green Business Program (HGBP) today recognized its largest- ever cohort of Hawai‘i businesses and events for energy efficiency and sustainable business practices. Governor Josh Green, M.D., praised awardees for their demonstrated commitment to conserving energy and water, reducing waste, and protecting Hawai‘i’s environment, saying, “Hawaiʻi will not forfeit its commitment to a more resilient, clean economy. We must change how we do business. And we must model for others what this change looks like. Devoting our energy (literally) to regeneration and renewal is what nature is inviting us to do.” The 40 awardees representing five islands were recognized during the annual HGBP awards ceremony in the Governor’s Ceremonial Room in the State Capitol and livestreamed on HSEO’s Facebook page. The ceremony was hosted by the Hawai‘i State Energy Office, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. Chief Energy Officer Mark Glick said, “Our constitutional kuleana to steward Hawai‘i’s natural environment sets us apart as a leader in the energy transition. While energy efficiency may not be the most glamorous path forward, the results are clear – conservation saves people money and lowers carbon across the state.” DBEDT Director James Kunane Tokioka added, “Today’s event is a key example of the public and private sectors coming together to move forward in our mission of creating a sustainable Hawai‘i together. The businesses, venues and events who support this mission are vital to our local economy and their importance cannot be understated.” Congratulations to all! Among the award winners: Hilton Hotels & Resorts Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts The Cliffs at Princeville The Kahala Hotel & Resort Hyatt Hotels Corporation Prince Waikiki Mauna Kea Resort Westin Hotels & Resorts Marriott Vacations Worldwide Hawaii Convention Center WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB Honeywell HAWAII LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Hawaii Pacific University Central Pacific Bank Featured below: Aloha Aina Juice Cafe Holo Holo Charters, Josh Green Mark Glick James Tokioka and more. State of Hawaiʻi State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism #greenbusinessawards

After the major power outages that affected Chinatown and parts of downtown, KHON2 wanted to gather together Hawaii’s power providers and overseers, as well as community leaders and policy makers to find out what’s being done quickly to prevent these power problems from continuing. Joining Gina Mangieri at KHON2 News to discuss some of those issues and more on Hawaii’s energy future and challenges were: Jim Kelly – Hawaiian Electric Vice President of Government and Community Relations Leo Asuncion – Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission Mark Glick Chief Energy Officer at the Hawaii State Energy Office Senator Jarrett Keohokalole – Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee #empowered https://lnkd.in/g8PTQYz9

Kupu recently hosted its 2024 Environmental Fair at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Ho‘okupu Center, which helped kick off Kupu’s annual Hawai'i Youth Conservation Corps Summer (HYCC-S) program. Bringing together Kupu staff, alumni, host site partners, board members, and friends of Kupu, the fair gave youth the opportunity to learn about the diverse career pathways in conservation. 🙌🏼 Over 150 attendees enjoyed a luncheon, awards ceremony, and career expo featuring jobs in conservation, education, natural resources, agriculture, and financial well-being. 🧡💚 Mahalo to everyone who helped make this happen!   A special congratulations to our Alumni of the Year, Alex Awo, who delivered an impactful speech for our young up-and-coming leaders. We are incredibly proud of his achievements and the inspiration he brings to our community. 🌱 Lastly, a big mahalo to the Hawaii State Energy Office and American Savings Bank for their steadfast support and for sponsoring this wonderful event! Your contributions make it possible for us to continue our mission and impact the lives of so many. 🩵🌱💚

Today Governor Josh Green M.D. announced the resolution of the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation constitutional climate case. The settlement agreement, which the court has approved, acknowledges the constitutional rights of Hawaiʻi’s youth to a life-sustaining climate and confirms the commitment by HDOT to plan and implement transformative changes of Hawaiʻi’s transportation system to achieve the state’s goal of net-negative emissions by 2045. Said the Governor: “The passion demonstrated by these young people in advocating for a healthy, sustainable future for their generation and those to come, is laudable. This settlement informs how we as a state can best move forward to achieve life-sustaining goals and further, we can surely expect to see these and other youth in Hawaiʻi continue to step up to build the type of future they desire.” Josh Green State of Hawaiʻi Mark Glick #energytransition

Is your community ready for a clean energy future? ⚡🌳✨ The Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) can help pave the way with resources for planning and implementing an equitable transition to sustainable energy systems. 💡🌍💚 ETIPP is designed to help island communities plan for and implement equitable, sustainable, and resilient energy systems. Successful applicants will receive $50,000 in supplemental cash awards and 2 years of technical assistance to assess and advance clean energy solutions that meet community needs. 🤩💫 Applications are open now until July 10. Contact [email protected] and [email protected] for more information about eligibility and application requirements! #Energy #CleanEnergy #CleanEnergySystems #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #IslandCommunities #Resilient #Resilience #ResilientEnergySystems #CleanEnergySolutions #Community #CommunityNeeds

Solar Battery at the Blaisdell Center ☀️🔋 Well done City and County of Honolulu https://lnkd.in/gdw9m4Qc