Energy, Resources and Technology | State of Hawaii - Dept of Business Economic Development & Tourism - Energy, Reso

Promotes commercialization of Hawaii's sustainable energy resources and technologies to reduce the state's high dependence on imported oil, including biomass, geothermal, hydropower, ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), solar energy, and wind. Encourages adoption and use of the model Energy Code for building efficiency; promotes integrated resource planning and demand-side management programs for energy utility companies; and promotes performance contracting as a low-cost means to retrofit buildings with efficient lights and cooling equipment. Maintains and updates energy emrgency preparedness plans and provides an integrated energy policy to achieve state energy objectives. Facilitates utilization of Hawaii's strategic human and technical resources for innovative research and development in science and technology, including satellite communications, nationally and abroad. Studies ocean industry growth, promotes Hawaii's seafood, ocean recreation, and maritime industries. Also assists recycling busi