Administration Leads by Example in Clean Energy
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With 90 percent of our energy supply currently derived from imported fossil fuels, the Lingle-Aiona Administration is leading the charge to harness Hawai`i's abundant renewable resources, including its constant sunshine, strong trade winds, powerful waves and volcanic activity. In January 2008, Governor Lingle announced the Hawai`i Clean Energy Initiative, an unprecedented and innovative partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that aims to have at least 70 percent of Hawai`i's power come from clean energy within one generation – by 2030. As the only state in the nation to have signed this type of partnership, Hawai`i has already begun to blaze a trail for other states and nations to follow, serving as a test bed of technology, a focus of DOE knowledge and resources, and a place where private companies are launching new ventures. Building on the momentum set forth in the Hawai`i Clean Energy Initiative, the Lingle-Aiona Administration is leading by example in its pursuit of energy independence and has been recognized as a world leader. As the world's most isolated archipelago and oil-dependent state in America, a clean energy future for Hawai`i isn’t simply a desire – it's a necessity. In addition to reducing our state's greenhouse gas emissions, the pursuit of energy independence will also diversify our economy, generate new businesses, develop a skilled workforce and advance technology. Imagine the possibilities if the billions of dollars currently spent importing oil to Hawai`i were instead invested in our local economy. It is part of the clean energy future the Lingle-Aiona Administration is pursuing.
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