Hawai‘i Energy Policy
Policy development is key to achieving the goal of meeting 70% of Hawai‘i's energy needs with clean energy by 2030. Today, 90% of our energy comes from imported petroleum. By working to develop policies that support energy-efficiency efforts, renewable energy development, and transportation clean energy objectives, the Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative is paving the way for Hawai‘i to reach its clean energy goals.
On June 25, 2009, the initiative reached an important milestone when Gov. Linda Lingle signed into law four key energy bills that enhance Hawai‘i's energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. See the press release for full details (PDF 180 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
Track the status of current energy bills being considered by the Hawai‘i State Legislature in the 2010 legislative session.
Learn more about clean energy policy in Hawai‘i for
- Electricity, which provides nearly all of Hawai‘i's nontransportation energy use.
- Transportation, which accounts for more than half of Hawai‘i's energy use.
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Web site provides details on Hawai‘i energy policy.
The Hawai‘i legislature Web site provides text and tracking of pending bills, codified text of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, and other useful information about the legislature and Hawai‘i state law.
Visit Policy Reports to learn more about energy studies and analyses for the islands.
