Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Says Aloha to Decarbonization
Climate One
- Published
- March 20, 2026
- Duration
- 54:54
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- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
Discusses More than perhaps any other state, Hawaii has major incentives to decarbonize. Imported oil accounts…
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More than perhaps any other state, Hawaii has major incentives to decarbonize. Imported oil accounts for about 90% of Hawaii's total energy consumption, and electricity prices are more than three times the national average. So it may not be surprising that Hawaii was the first state in the nation to set a 100% renewable energy goal by 2045. But that’s a h…
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More than perhaps any other state, Hawaii has major incentives to decarbonize. Imported oil accounts for about 90% of Hawaii's total energy consumption, and electricity prices are more than three times the national average. So it may not be surprising that Hawaii was the first state in the nation to set a 100% renewable energy goal by 2045. But that’s a hard goal to achieve, especially given the realities of geographic isolation and the costs of importing fuel and materials. Hawaii Governor Josh