Energy Program

 COUNTY ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

The County has established goals for reducing energy use and resultant carbon emissions that bring significant economic benefit to the public by reducing County expenses, reducing fossil fuel dependence, and establishing the County as a leader in our community.

County Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals – Energy, Electricity, and Transportation

  • 26-28% GHG Emissions reduction from 2005 levels by 2025
  • 80% GHG emissions reduction from 2005 levels by 2045
  • Reduce ground transportation emissions by 100% by 2045
  • Reduce ground transportation emissions from County vehicles to 100% by 2035
  • Transition County’s bus fleet to 100% electric by 2035

 

ACTIVE PROJECTS SUPPORTING GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION GOALS

Energy Sector

Transportation Sector

  • Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project
  • GetAroundKauai Website
  • Lihue Civic Center Electric Vehicle Free Public Charger Network
  • East Side Mobility Hub Feasibility Study
  • Supporting Transportation Agency State-wide Zero Emission Bus Project

Cross-Sector Initiatives and Networks

  • Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative
  • Hawaii Green Growth & Aloha Plus Challenge
  • Four County Sustainability Network
  • Drive Electric Hawaii
  • Urban Sustainability Directors Network

Staff Support and Contact Information

Christina Kaser

Economic Development Specialist III - Energy

Office of Economic Development
4444 Rice Street, Suite 200
Lihue, HI  96766
Ph: 808-241-1950