Our Impact

Committed to Improving the Quality of Life for the People of Hawaii

Lessons of the pandemic continue, one year later

Kualoa Ranch hopes momentum for local agriculture will continue as “new normalcy” comes into view.

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Study offers recommendations to improve Hawaiian Electric renewable energy interconnection processes

Ulupono study presents solutions concentrating on the lengthy delays and high costs impacting renewable energy projects primarily resulting from the utility provider’s processes.

$20,000 grant helps Aloha Harvest grow its mission to feed Hawaii’s hungry

A grant provided through the Ulupono Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation will support Aloha Harvest’s ongoing work supplying food to address the state’s silent hunger crisis.

Biki implements service changes due to COVID-19

Nonprofit Bikeshare Hawaii has announced service changes starting this month to help it continue providing Honolulu residents with its low-cost public form of transportation.

By the Numbers

Making an Impact Since 2009 Updated as of Apr 19, 2021

$79M

Total invested in local organizations and solutions

13686

Registered electric vehicles in Hawaii

28%

Renewable energy generation statewide

105M

Pounds of food locally produced

 

Where We Invest

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Meet our ohana: Keith DeMello

Part of a diverse, Hawaii-focused team, Keith oversees communications and community outreach in support of Ulupono Initiative’s commitment to a more sustainable, resilient Hawaii.
Newsletter Our Ohana
Newsletter Our Ohana

Accept the Hawaii Bike Challenge, coming in May

Looking to do some biking to support a cleaner, more active mode of transportation? The Hawaii Bike Challenge is for you. Registration is free!
Clean Transportation Newsletter
Clean Transportation Newsletter

Ulupono report reveals annual costs of Hawaii’s vehicle economy

Hawaii’s vehicle transportation system has an annual price tag totaling $21.8 billion, according to a newly published report released by Ulupono Initiative.
Clean Transportation Newsletter
Clean Transportation Newsletter

In Performance-Based Regulation, Hawaii now has a bold game plan to match its ambitious energy goals

The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has approved a new Performance-Based Regulation framework to facilitate the state’s progress toward its 100 percent renewable energy goals.
Renewable Energy Newsletter
Renewable Energy Newsletter

Mythbusting: gas vs. electric vehicles

Read on as we debunk some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles and their internal combustion engine counterparts. You just might be surprised!
Clean Transportation Newsletter
Clean Transportation Newsletter

"Ulupono offers for-profit investments, non-profit grants, and social outreach aimed at harnessing the good and inspiring catalytic change for Hawaii." — Murray Clay, President