Committed to a Sustainable, Resilient Hawai‘i
As one of the most geographically isolated places in the world, Hawaiʻi has much to gain by transforming itself into a more self-sufficient and resilient community equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
Renewable Energy
Energy in Hawaiʻi not only represents one of the largest expenses for businesses and residents, it also contributes to carbon emissions and direct environmental impacts.
Clean Transportation
Most of Hawaiʻi’s fossil fuels are used to move people and goods, with ground transportation accounting for 27% of the state’s total petroleum usage and 53% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Local Food Production
With Hawaiʻi importing nearly 90% of its food, our island communities risk food insecurity from events beyond our control, such as major hurricanes or shipping delays.
Freshwater
Hawaiʻi's freshwater resources are finite. Failing to be effective stewards of "wai" is especially precarious for an island state.
Renewable Energy
Energy in Hawaiʻi not only represents one of the largest expenses for businesses and residents, it also contributes to carbon emissions and direct environmental impacts.
Clean Transportation
Most of Hawaiʻi’s fossil fuels are used to move people and goods, with ground transportation accounting for 27% of the state’s total petroleum usage and 53% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Local Food Production
With Hawaiʻi importing nearly 90% of its food, our island communities risk food insecurity from events beyond our control, such as major hurricanes or shipping delays.
Freshwater
Hawaiʻi's freshwater resources are finite. Failing to be effective stewards of "wai" is especially precarious for an island state.
Our Impact Since 2009
Total invested in local organizations and solutions since 2009
Pounds of food locally produced in 2018
Renewable energy generation statewide average in 2023 (based on net electricity generation)
Registered passenger electric vehicles in Hawai‘i as of February 2025 (18.6% increase from the same month last year)
Why We Do It
"Ulupono offers for-profit investments, non-profit grants, and social outreach aimed at harnessing the good and inspiring catalytic change for Hawaiʻi."
Murray Clay, President
Latest News & Events
View All NewsMarch 10, 2025
Ulupono Initiative responds to the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission’s decision that sidesteps legislative mandate
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recently issued an order (Order No. 41575; Docket No. 2018-0088) that chooses an outdated process that could drive up electricity bills, slow down clean energy progress, and ignore the very system designed to hold the utility accountable.
September 04, 2024
EV Adoption Among Hawaiʻi’s Biggest Gasoline Users Could Save Them Millions and Reduce Emissions at the Same Time
A report report, titled “Power Pivot — Transitioning Hawaiʻi Gasoline Superusers to Electric Vehicles,” demonstrates how addressing a small but key group of drivers could dramatically help those most economically burdened by gasoline expenses and reduce the state’s overall fuel consumption while accelerating its transition to cleaner transportation.
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