Energy Programs

COUNTY ENERGY 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

• Kauai Aloha+ Challenge
• Energy Management Information Systems County Wide
• Partnership/MOU with Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
• Supporting HSEO Clean Energy Wayfinders Program

Transportation Sector

• Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project
• GetAroundKauai Website
• Lihue Civic Center Electric Vehicle Free Public Charger Network
• Coconut Marketplace Mobility Hub Plan
• Supporting Transportation Agency State-wide Zero Emission Bus Project
• Congressionally Directed Spending Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charger 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