Hawaiian Electric is dedicated to boosting the use of clean energy in Hawaii and reducing reliance on imported oil. With the aim of achieving 100% renewable energy, the Nooksack tribe located in Deming, Washington is investigating renewable and resilient energy technologies such as battery storage, microgrids, electric vehicle charging stations, and wind generators. The tribe is utilizing strategic energy planning to prioritize renewable energy projects and acquire grants to combat prolonged power outages. The community is collaborating with researchers from four national laboratories to find solutions tailored to local energy challenges.
This includes aiding manufacturers guarantee that customers in Hawaii's solar market can use the broadest possible range of their products. Hawaiian Electric is also devoted to achieving the state's goal of 100% renewable energy and net zero carbon emissions from power generation by 2045. The Puerto Rican islands of Vieques and Culebra are examining the feasibility of achieving energy independence and resilience using community and rooftop solar energy. The community will conduct an energy assessment to comprehend how renewable and resilient energy options can be integrated with their current grid. Hawaii's small geographic size and population, abundant renewable resources, and political will to transform its energy economy make it an ideal candidate to test a large-scale transition. Hawaiian Electric has declared a new goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2040, five years ahead of the deadline set by the state.
With the highest levels of renewable energy, the highest percentage of citizens with solar energy on their roofs, and the country's most ambitious electricity goal, Hawaii is at the forefront of the evolution of energy systems. The Hawaii State Energy Office recognizes the use of Hawaiian diacritical marks such as the 'okina (also called glottal stop) and the kahakō (also called macron). This shared community value makes it possible to explore the potential for increasing access to clean, affordable electricity through Hawaiian Electric's renewable energy program.
