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The Hawaii State Energy Office promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation to help achieve a resilient, clean energy, decarbonized economy. With the state’s goal to reach 100 percent renewable energy generation by 2045, the Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) is leading the state’s charge toward clean energy independence. HSEO is committed to developing and deploying high impact solutions that will maximize Hawaii’s renewable energy resources and improve efficiency and transportation standards. Through effective policies and innovative programs, Hawaii is positioned as a leader in clean energy innovation, which will generate quality jobs, attract investment opportunities and accelerate economic growth. COMMENT POLICY
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What should Waimea & Kailua-Kona’s energy future look like? ⚡️The Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO) and Pa‘akai Communi...
09/18/2026

What should Waimea & Kailua-Kona’s energy future look like? ⚡️

The Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO) and Pa‘akai Communications invite Waimea and Kailua-Kona communities to join us for one of two upcoming community meetings to learn about Hawai‘i’s energy systems, ask questions, and share your mana‘o about the energy needs and priorities that matter to your community.

Waimea
🗓 Tuesday, September 22 | 5:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Kahilu Town Hall | 67-1182 Lindsey Road

Kailua-Kona
🗓 Wednesday, September 23 | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 NELHA Hale Iako | 73-970 Makako Bay Drive

No prior energy knowledge is needed, and all are welcome. We will provide bentos for those who RSVP.

📲 Scan the QR code to RSVP for the meeting you plan to attend.

Hawaiʻi stands at a defining moment in our energy future. The choices we make today will determine whether our islands r...
09/17/2026

Hawaiʻi stands at a defining moment in our energy future. The choices we make today will determine whether our islands remain resilient, affordable and sustainable for generations to come. Three primary challenges drove the development of the Hawaiʻi Statewide Energy Flowchart; the need for a visual that could 1) speak to the complexity of Hawaii’s existing energy system in a simplified way, 2) illustrate the amount of energy consumption that can be traced to fossil fuels (a staggering 90%) and 3) communicate topics such as thermal generation efficiency, end-use consumption efficiency, and economy-wide petroleum dependence.

Today, the Hawaiʻi State Energy Flowchart received a 2026 Best in Hawaiʻi IT Award for the Most Innovative Use of Technology, given to individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated a creative, unique and resourceful use of technology in government. Congratulations to Project Lead Scott Marshall and the HSEO Power and Energy Resources team.

To interact with the Flowchart, visit https://energy.hawaii.gov/statewide-energy-flowchart/

Office of Enterprise Technology Services, State of Hawaii

Meet Jayla Thomas, Energy Efficiency Rebates Specialist.Jayla is dedicated to the launch of eHale, a federally funded ho...
09/12/2026

Meet Jayla Thomas, Energy Efficiency Rebates Specialist.

Jayla is dedicated to the launch of eHale, a federally funded home energy efficiency rebate program targeting low-to-moderate-income residents. Rebates will be available to Hawaiʻi residents who purchase and install qualified electrification appliances, including Energy Star-certified heat pumps for space heating and cooling, Energy Star-certified heat pump water heaters, electric breaker boxes, electric wiring, split AC, induction cooktops, and more.

HSEO is working with its program implementer to complete all pre-launch requirements outlined by the Department of Energy to receive final approval to launch and begin accepting applications.

For more information, visit https://energy.hawaii.gov/ehale-rebates/

"Hawai‘i‘s clean energy future is important to me because the more we can reduce our carbon footprint, the more chance we will have at reducing the effects of climate change, which drastically impact island communities like ours. With this program, we will be able to help Hawaiʻi residents upgrade appliances and save money."

Mahalo Jayla, for powering progress across Hawai‘i. ⚡

Join us for a FREE live webinar on BPI Building Science Principles Training, September 14-16, 8AM-12PM HST. Learn heat, ...
09/11/2026

Join us for a FREE live webinar on BPI Building Science Principles Training, September 14-16, 8AM-12PM HST. Learn heat, air & moisture flow, HVAC systems, energy auditing techniques, and more — plus get access to practice exams and the official BPI certification exam.

📍 Register: bit.ly/HSEOTREC
📧 [email protected]
📞 (800) 727-9316

As HSEO's lead for Clean Transportation, Nicole develops, supports, and implements clean transportation programs in coor...
09/04/2026

As HSEO's lead for Clean Transportation, Nicole develops, supports, and implements clean transportation programs in coordination with state and county agencies, federal partners, transportation planning organizations, the private sector, and other stakeholders.

The Clean Transportation unit supports the transition of state and other public-sector fleets to zero-emission and lower-emission transportation; participates in statewide and interagency planning and coordination efforts to address the decarbonization of ground, aviation, and marine transportation; administers emissions-reduction programs and funding; identifies, pursues, and manages federal funding and technical assistance; and supports legislative, regulatory, and policy activities related to clean transportation. The unit also supports strategies that reduce transportation energy demand and vehicle travel, and increase alternative modes of transportation that improve transportation system efficiency.

"Hawai‘i‘s clean energy future is important to me because it supports long-term stability for Hawai‘i communities, strengthens our resilience, and reduces reliance on imported fuels. Hawai‘i’s long history of innovation and its unique island context create opportunities to develop approaches that can inform transportation and energy solutions for other remote or resource-constrained regions."

Mahalo, Nicole, for helping to power Hawaii's clean energy future. ⚡

🚨 Happening tonight! Join KEY Project and the Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO) for a community meeting on the future o...
09/03/2026

🚨 Happening tonight! Join KEY Project and the Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO) for a community meeting on the future of energy in Waimānalo and the Ko‘olau Region.

🗓 Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Waimānalo District Park | Grace Adviento Waimānalo Multipurpose Room | 41-415 Hihimanu Street, Waimānalo, HI 96795

Come learn, connect, and share your mana‘o with organizations working on energy solutions across Hawai‘i.

Dinner provided • All are welcome • Scan the QR code to preregister or visit linktr.ee/hseo_outreach

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09/03/2026

FEMA is giving Hawaii more than $18 million to help us weather disaster-related impacts on our electrical grid. Find out more here ⬇️

“Hawaiʻi residents may be facing high prices at the gas pump and spiking electric bills thanks to the military conflict ...
08/31/2026

“Hawaiʻi residents may be facing high prices at the gas pump and spiking electric bills thanks to the military conflict with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Hawaiʻi’s only oil refiner has parlayed the rising fuel prices into hundreds of millions of dollars in profit.

“Par Pacific Holdings, the parent of Par Hawaiʻi, raked in $462 million in profit for the quarter ended June 30, an increase of more than $402.6 million over the net income the company reported for the same period a year ago.

“Hawaiʻi consumers, meanwhile, aren’t so fortunate. After peaking in April at a record $5.67 per gallon, regular unleaded gasoline prices in Hawaiʻi were hovering around $5.41 statewide, compared to $4.47 a year ago, according to AAA. Residents on neighbor islands have suffered the most. Average prices on Kauaʻi peaked at just under $6 per gallon in May.”

📷: PAR Pacific / Civil Beat

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/hawaii-pain-at-the-pump-is-oil-giants-gain/

If you’re an employer, educator, organization involved in workforce development, student, or jobseeker, please join our ...
08/31/2026

If you’re an employer, educator, organization involved in workforce development, student, or jobseeker, please join our Clean Energy Sector Partnership meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd, from 2pm to 3:30pm (HST) via Zoom (see meeting link below).

This meeting will feature a variety of discussions intended to identify local workforce needs and opportunities in Hawaiʻi’s energy and skilled trades sectors. For more information contact [email protected]
 
Join the meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82411361172?pwd=rXjnmkXap1KltlMP3eczh0gyQ4e3ua.1

Meet Munashe Silverberg, Renewable Energy Analyst.Munashe focuses on land-based renewable energy projects, technical and...
08/31/2026

Meet Munashe Silverberg, Renewable Energy Analyst.

Munashe focuses on land-based renewable energy projects, technical and resource feasibility, appropriate siting and effective permitting. Technologies within her purview include bioenergy, hydropower, photovoltaics, wind systems, and hybrid systems such as agrivoltaics. Munashe earned her B.Sc. from the University of Texas and her M.A. in Sustainability from Hawaiʻi Pacific University.

Munashe manages the CREDIT Task Force Master Schedule, providing a unified progress tracking framework for utility-scale renewable energy projects statewide. Governor Josh Green established this task force under Executive Order 25-10.
https://energy.hawaii.gov/credit-task-force/

"Hawai‘i‘s clean energy future is important to me because an island chain that both celebrates its culture and accomplishes its clean energy goals can serve as an example to other states and nations, demonstrating that energy independence can be a part of their future too. Right now we need these hopeful examples."

Mahalo Munashe, for powering progress across Hawai‘i. ⚡

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