April 8, 2024
The goal for our energy future in Hawaiʻi is clear: Eliminate carbon emissions and rely on renewable resources every time we turn on a light, share a meal, or take a ride. But, as the saying goes, a goal without a plan is just a wish. [caption id="attachment_11423" align="alignright" width="195"] Marc Asano[/caption] We’ve already made significant progress. More than one-third of the electricity generated on the five islands served by Hawaiian Electric now comes from renewable resources, including solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, biofuels, and waste-to-energy, as shown in Figure 1. Hawai’i Island leads the way with over half of its energy supplied by renewable resources. [caption id="attachment_11424" align="aligncenter" width="847"] Figure 1:…
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