Aloha! Hawaii’s most important economic enterprise is developing a clean energy economy for Hawaii. Spurred by the state’s goal to achieve 70% clean energy by 2030 – we are not only building investment in Hawaii’s economy, but also helping to keep a substantial amount of the $4 billion spent annually on imported oil within the state.
The role of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s Hawaii State Energy Office is to provide a catalyst through investment, policy, and regulatory frameworks that enable the development of clean energy businesses, projects and the growth of new jobs for Hawaii.
2012 Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo
August 13-15, 2012
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii Convention Center
Learn more on the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo page.
DBEDT Energy Update
The DBEDT Energy Update serves Hawaii’s businesses and policy makers in making informed decisions about future investments, job creation, and policy decisions. The energy industry is a significant catalyst for economic development, now and in the future, to replace fossil fuel import expenditures with home-grown industries that pay business taxes and create jobs for Hawaii residents.
Our island environment is not only the basis for our quality of life, it is also the lifeblood of our economy. We look at environmental issues with future generations in mind, and as we explore Hawaii’s boundless, clean energy potential, we trust they will benefit from our stewardship.