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Apr 18, 2018 national renewable energy laboratory nrel 2,885 views 4. President obama is committed to addressing the impacts of climate change to protect future generations. N000141110391, mkthink instrumented two identical project frog highperformance modular buildings at the kawaikini new century public charter school in lihue, kauai for testing and. The hawaii clean energy initiative hcei is a partnership between the state of hawaii an d the u. Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan hawaii clean energy initiative.
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. Department of energy that launched in 2008, put forth a bold new policy agenda supported by a diverse group of stakeholders committed to hawaiis clean energy future and has grown stronger during the course of three. Renewable development and efficiency measures will need strong. Paul will present a broad view of energy efficiency and renewable. Today, imported oil supplies 80 percent of hawaiis energy. 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. Hawaii energy is a ratepayer funded conservation and efficiency program administered by saic under contract.
Later that year the state, hawaiian electric industries hei and subsidiary hawaiian electric company heco signed the hawaii clean energy initiative energy agreement. Whereas, the creation of the hawaii clean energy initiative, a partnership between the state of hawaii and the u. With the hawaii clean energy initiative, the state, the consumer advocate and hawaiian electric company have readied a series of agreements that are critical to shaping hawaii s energy future. Hcei is a framework of statutes and regulations supported by a diverse group of stakeholders committed to hawaii s clean energy future. Hawaii clean energy initiative website the hawaii state energy office is. Apr 04, 2015 hawaii officials and the feds signed a topdown secretly negotiated hawaii clean energy initiative hcei memorandum of understanding mou in january 2008.
Department of energy will host a celebration of the 10year anniversary of the landmark hawaii clean energy initiative hcei. Follow the link to watch all the episodes of the first and second seasons and the first episode of the third season. The peis, which is not required under the national environmental policy act nepa, evaluates the potential environmental impacts associated with 31 energy efficiency activities and renewable energy technologies that could be implemented to assist the state of hawaii in meeting the goals established under the hawaii clean energy initiative hcei. Contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, manufacturers, and retailers. Under a bill the hawaii legislature passed this week.
The division of consumer advocacy dca protects and advances the interests of hawaiis consumers of regulated public utilities and transportation services. You are the handson folks who will make hawaiis clean energy future a reality. Clean energy will do more than improve the environment. 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. In support of the hawaii natural energy institutes project. With your help, we can deliver more and better energysaving incentives to consumers, save them money on their electric bills, and stimulate economic growth while were at it. Hawaii clean energy initiative scenario analysis quantitative estimates used to facilitate working group discussions 20082010. National renewable energy laboratory nrel 2,885 views 4. Hawaii is on the verge of being the first state in the u. Hawaii clean energy initiative scenario analysis nrel. Launched in january 2008, the hawaii clean energy initiative \hcei\ set out transform hawaii into a world model for energy independence and sustainability.
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. Hcei was the impetus that started hawaii s journey from the most fossil fuel dependent state in the country to a world leader in clean energy. Since the launch of the hawaii clean energy initiative hcei in 2008, hawaii has made substantial progress toward its initial goal of meeting 70% of its energy needs with clean energy by 2030, but not without encountering significant hurdles along the way. By activating key players, it builds upon the ongoing work of public and private organizations to.
Hawaiis statewide rps is determined by combining the four rps reports. Energy agreement among the state of hawaii, division of. Booz allen hamilton would like to thank the hawaii clean energy initiative and its working. The hawaii clean energy initiative is setting a pathway to transform hawaii into a model for energy independence and sustainability. Hawaii clean energy initiative national partnership to accelerate system transformation the goals are. Third annual hawaii clean energy day investing in hawaiis. Operating under the framework of the hawaii clean energy initiative. The hawaii clean energy initiative is a network of private sector, nonprofit, and government leaders committed to helping hawaii reach its clean energy goals.
The initiative was launched in 2008 when the state of. Nexterahawaiian electric merger in doubt as regulators near decision time nextera has failed to inspire hawaii. Hawaii energy and environmental technologies heet initiative 2010, and under contract no. Salaveria, director of the department of business, economic development and tourism. Mar 22, 2011 energy security act 73 10 recognized, it is in the best interests of hawaiis 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.
Not only is hei demonstrating bold initiative by being the first utility to attempt to store renewable energy on. Does work on the hcei was initiated and coordinated through oes then deputy. Fuels standard rfs requirements26 to blend 10 percent ethanol into motor gasoline. The hawaii state energy office seo is growing hawaii s clean energy economy through the hawaii clean energy initiative hcei, the states blueprint for energy independence. The initiative was launched in 2008 when the state of hawaii and u. I will vigorously implement the hawaii clean energy initiative, and set a more aggressive, but achievable, midterm goal of cutting by more than onehalf hawaiis annual foreign oil spending. State of hawaii energy resources coordinators annual report 2018. Hawaii energy and environmental technologies heet initiative. Hawaii has made great inroads in increasing the amount of locally produced renewable energy. Nrel and partners support hawaii clean energy initiative. Furthermore, in terms of electrical generation, the efficient turbines used to generate electricity from natural gas have the ability to cycle up and down to meet the fluctuating.
The economic, energy security, and environmental benefits to hawaii that natural gas provides are too great to ignore as we transition to a cleaner energy future. Merger of two maui pilots is under discussion a 300home maui electric project in the islands southern kihei region could be the start of a comprehensive ami, renewable energy and energy storage pilot on that island, eric dresselhuys, silver spring. Hawaii clean energy initiative hcei department of energy. Deploy renewable generation and grid infrastructure. University of hawaii at manoa, hawaii natural energy institute. Hawaii leads the march towards 100% renewable energy. Hawaiis energy future hawaii clean energy initiative. May 08, 2015 hawaii is on the verge of being the first state in the u. We are each committed to doing our respective parts to carry out our agreements. The state of clean energy watch online episodes of this series examining some of the issues and controversies in achieving clean energy. The hawaii clean energy initiative is charting a new path toward an energy independent future for hawaii. The goal of the partnership is to meet 70% of our projected energy needs in 2030 through energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Hawaii clean energy initiative 10 anniversary celebration. 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 efficiency by 2030. With a goal to generate 100 percent clean energy by 2045, the state will continue to. Hawaii clean energy initiative secretly killed hawaii free. Hawaii is blessed with a diverse portfolio of indigenous energy resources including wind, solar, geothermal, biofuel and biomass, recovered waste materials, ocean energy, and hydropower that can be used to meet its aggressive renewable energy goals. Our dependence on oil threatens our most precious resourcesthe land, air, and water that sustain us. Successfully developing hawaii s energy economy will make the state a global model for achieving a sustainable, clean, flexible, and economically vibrant energy future. Facilitate processes for developing renewable energy. Integrating new and evolving renewable technology, greening our transportation through electric vehicles, and working with our customers in going solar will help us meet hawaii s clean energy goals.
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