The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei is a framework of statutes and regulations supported by a diverse group of stakeholders committed to hawaiis clean energy future. The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei video commemorates the 10th anniversary of hcei and celebrates 10 years of progress toward hawaiis leadingedge. Our dependence on oil threatens our most precious resourcesthe land, air, and water that sustain us. Smart grid strategy and roadmap solari communication. The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei was founded based on a memorandum of understanding mou between the state of hawaii and the u. Hawaii clean energy initiative hawaii state energy office nelha. The departments energy program is comprised of renewable energy projects and initiatives, economic development in energy, emergency preparedness and regulatorylegislative representation for island residents.
With your help, we can deliver more and better energysaving incentives to consumers, save them money on their. Hawaii adopts performancebased rate tools to accelerate. This collaborative organization focuses on energy conservation and conversion to alternative and sustainable energy systems in order to reach the goals of. Eot will integrate with and support programs that facilitate integration of renewable energy. Facilitate processes for developing renewable energy. Hawaii adopts performancebased rate tools to accelerate clean energy transition. Strategy gms, demand response dr and distributed energy resources. Endress economics department, university of hawaii at manoa 2424 maile way, honolulu, hawaii 96822 abstract the connection between the emerging field of sustainability science and the economics of.
Renewable energy facility permits in the state of hawaii. Hawaii public utilities commission learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of hawaii public utilities. State of hawaii department of labor and industrial relations dlnr state of hawaii department of land and natural resources doe. At a state level he serves on the hawaii clean energy initiatives energy efficiency task force. The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei is a framework of statutes and regulations supported by a diverse group of stakeholders committed to hawaii s clean energy future. Verge hawaii june 2022 in honolulu will explore groundbreaking clean energy policies, models, technologies and infrastructure and identify immediate actions needed to deliver on hawaiis mandate to reach 100% renewable energy in the electricity sector by. The hawaii green business program is proud to announce the 50 by 2020 initiative targeting 50 businesses, government agencies, and organizations to participate and be. Dr programs, community solar, ev charging stations to applicable customer. Hawaii solar energy association learn what local solar companies have been doing to create solar jobs in hawaii since 1977. Smartly designed and implemented, a hawaiispecific electrification of transportation strategy may well be able to complement the states existing energy policy goals, driving greater clean energy impacts, and enhanced customer value. Wind turbines stand as clean energy sentinels on the north coast of the island of hawaii at the 250acre hawi renewable development. Launched in january 2008, the hawaii clean energy initiative \hcei\ set out transform hawaii into a world model for energy independence and sustainability. This comprehensive planning effort is being facilitated by the puc, which directed heco to file a power supply improvement plan psip to present.
State of hawaii energy resources coordinators annual report 2018. Hawaii clean energy initiative website the hawaii state energy office is. Hawaii was the first state to set a deadline for generating 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, which is required to be achieved by 2045. Watch online episodes of this series examining some of the issues and controversies in achieving clean energy. Islands initiative to put clean energy in paradise news. Established in 2008, hcei is a groundbreaking partnership between the state of hawaii, the us department of energy usdoe, the military and the private sector. Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan hawaii clean energy initiative. Hawaii became a state of the united states in 1959. Hawaiis many permits and regulations serve to protect its unique environments and communities.
Press releases and articles hawaii natural energy institute. Member, hawaii clean energy initiative hcei electricity working gro up, 20102012. Learn more about hawaiis big clean energy goals at the verge hawaii asia pacific clean energy summit. Department of energy doe, launched the hawaii clean energy initiative hcei to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels, hcei brings together business leaders, policymakers, and citizens to meet its goal of achieving 70% clean energy by 2030 through renewable energy and energy efficiency. For the hawaii clean energy initiative to reach its ambitious goal of.
Hawaii clean energy initiative searches for advisory group. Islands initiative to put clean energy in paradise sept. The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei is a framework of statutes and regulations supported by a diverse group of stakeholders committed to hawaiis clean. Sustainable development and the hawaii clean energy initiative an economic assessment lee h.
Contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, manufacturers, and retailers. We filed our grid modernization strategy with the puc on august 29, 2017, providing a roadmap for building more resilient and renewableready island grids. As hawaii aims for 100% renewable energy, other states. Department of energy will host a celebration of the 10year anniversary of the landmark hawaii clean energy initiative hcei. Griffin, and paul bernstein, an assessment of greenhouse gas emissionsweighted clean energy standard, energy policy, vol. Eligible projects include solar hot water heaters, heat pump water heaters, energy efficiency measures, and rooftop solar systemsall of which offer the best paybacks in hawaiis sunny climate. Hawaiihas long been a leader in clean energy initiatives, such as its decision to become the first state in.
The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei was launched to provide a framework to help realize this vision, with goals of 1 transforming hawaii to a 70% clean energy economy by 2030, and reaping all the attendant economic and environmental benefits of such transformation including 2 increasing hawaii s energy and economic security. The hawaii clean energy initiative pdf the hcei goals require statewide participation and support. Increasing hawaiis energy and economic security fostering and demonstrating hawaiis innovation building the work force for the future serving as a clean energy model for the u. Renewable energy growth and electrification of transportation are. Hawaii energy is a ratepayer funded conservation and efficiency program administered by saic under contract.
On january 28, 2008, the state of hawaii and the us department of energy signed a memorandum of understanding and announced the hawaii clean energy initiative, which has a goal to use renewable energy to supply 70 percent or more of hawaiis energy needs by 2030. Hawaii clean energy initiative hcei department of energy. The hawaii clean energy initiative is looking for nominations for members of an advisory group. With its leadingedge vision to transition to a hawaiipowered clean energy economy within a single. The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei video commemorates the 10th anniversary of hcei and celebrates 10 years of progress toward hawaiis leadingedge 100%by2045 clean energy goal. Department of energy signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the reduction of hawaiis. A doenrel initiative with the state of hawaii aims to greatly expand the use of renewables and transform the islands into a clean energy society. In 2014, the hawaiian electric companies filed a smart grid roadmap and business. On campus level he has initiated many sustainable design and energy efficiency programs. The renewable energy permitting wizard helps to identify county, state, and federal permits and approvals that may be required for large development projects in hawaii and the sequence in which the. Kealoha, the hawaii energy executive director, says energy efficiency added to new clean energy generation can get the state to its goal faster. Operating under the framework of the hawaii clean energy initiative. Department of energy signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the reduction of hawaii s. The hawaii state energy office seo is growing hawaiis clean energy economy through the hawaii clean energy initiative hcei, the states blueprint for energy independence.
Follow the link to watch all the episodes of the first and second seasons and the first episode of the third season. With its leadingedge vision to transition to a hawaiipowered clean energy economy within a sing\ le generation, hcei established the most aggressive clean energy goals in the nation. Securing the renewable future hawaii state energy office. Increasing hawaii s energy and economic security fostering and demonstrating hawaii s innovation building the work force for the future serving as a clean energy model for the u.
Electrification of transportation eot strategic roadmap hawaiian. The hawaii clean energy initiative is charting a new path toward an energy independent future for hawaii. The initiative was launched in 2008 when the state of hawaii and u. Hawaii wants to lead on energy efficiency, not just renewables 9 the conversation about hawaii and clean technology often focuses on the states push for 100 percent renewable electricity by 2045. The state also has a mandate for energy efficiency that stemmed from the hawaii clean energy initiative. Align government regulations and policies with clean energy goals. Hawaii clean energy initiative hawaii state energy office. In particular, projects must be designed to reduce energy bills by at least 10 percent including repayment of the clean energy investment.
Sustainable development and the hawaii clean energy initiative. The state of clean energy watch online episodes of this series examining some of the issues and controversies in achieving clean energy. In 2008, the state of hawaii, in partnership with the u. Hawaii solar seia solar energy industries association. The hawaiian electric companies renewed their electric drive by filing their electrification of transportation strategic roadmap with the public utilities commission on june 2.
Transform to a 70% clean energy economy by 2030 reap economic and environmental benefits of such transformation, including. All hcei stakeholdersplusstate legislature state regulatory bodies local communities local businesses. Division of forestry and wildlife within dlnr doh state of hawaii department of health doi. Celebrating 10 years of success, author, abstractnote launched in january 2008, the hawaii clean energy initiative hcei set out transform hawaii into a world model for energy independence and sustainability. Irenas remap programme determines the potential for countries, regions and the world to scale up renewables. With its leadingedge vision to transition to a hawaii powered clean energy economy within a sing\ le generation, hcei established the most aggressive clean energy goals in the nation. Renewable development and efficiency measures will need strong. Hawaii has made great inroads in increasing the amount of locally produced renewable energy.
With a goal to generate 100 percent clean energy by 2045, the state will continue to. Today, imported oil supplies 80 percent of hawaii s energy. You are the handson folks who will make hawaiis clean energy future a reality. Increasing hawaiis economic and energy security fostering and demonstrating hawaiis innovation developing hawaiis workforce of the future. Energy security act 73 10 recognized, it is in the best interests of hawaii s people to build the states capacity for selfsufficiency in its energy and food needs, as stated in the hawaii 2050 sustainability plan and the hawaii clean energy initiative. Deploy renewable generation and grid infrastructure. Achieving 70% clean energy by 2030 in hawaii department. Clean energy initiative hcei set out to turn a challenge. The electric sector in hawaii is currently undergoing an extensive planning effort to determine the best path forward to achieve the states renewable energy goal of a 100% renewable portfolio standard rps.
Silverlight is no longer needed to use renewable energis. Renewable energis supports the siting of renewable energy projects by providing information on specific hawaii parcels to help inform the site assessment process, including renewable energy resource indicators. Hawaii renewable energy alliance hawaii wind energy. Hawaii clean energy initiative roadmap overview solar. What the mainland can learn from hawaiis road to 100% renewables. Speakers, facilitators, hosts, planning committee members.
Our electrification of transportation strategic roadmap describes our plans to. The hawaii clean energy initiative is leading the way in relieving our dependence on oil by setting goals to achieve 100 percent clean energy by 2045. Integrating new and evolving renewable technology, greening our transportation through electric vehicles, and working with our customers in going solar will help us meet hawaiis clean energy goals. Electric companies filed their eot roadmap on march 29, 2018, in docket no. Hawaii launches innovative financing model for clean energy. The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei is an unprecedented effort to transform the entire hawaii economy from getting 95% of its energy, including most electricity, from imported oil today, to meeting the states energy needs from 70% clean energy primarily indigenous renewables and. Hawaii green business program brochure pdf hawaii green business program fact sheet pdf spotlight on. Stephen meder holds doctorate of architecture and master of architecture degrees from the university of hawaii.
780 1516 567 1159 399 285 1017 1218 730 572 860 971 151 1098 1442 615 1494 1484 920 820 659 46 899 914 149 336 696 728 984 92 1151 313 829 886 1404 1447 1423 108 43 951 320 78 1148 347 852 533