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

Report explores community-led approach to renewable energy

The Participatory Budgeting Project, in partnership with Ulupono Initiative, today released a report exploring a model that lets communities decide.

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APA chapter recognizes Keaukaha Quick Build project with 2022 Hawaii Community-Based Planning Award

Community-driven initiative provides safe spaces for keiki and kupuna walking and biking near Keaukaha Elementary School

Paniolo Cattle Co. proves viability of large-scale, pasture-raised Hawai‘i beef for local market

Company now transfers fully to the hands of Parker Ranch.

Setting a common agenda for clean energy community benefits

Over the next several months, Ulupono Initiative will examine Hawaiian Electric’s proposed community benefits package framework for energy developers

By the Numbers

Making an Impact Since 2009 Updated as of Mar 9, 2023

$79M

Total invested in local organizations and solutions

23450

Registered passenger electric vehicles in Hawaii as of February 2023 (26% increase from the same month last year)

39%

Renewable energy generation statewide average in 2021

105M

Pounds of food locally produced in 2018

 

Where We Invest

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Hawaii has not forgotten its local food goals

Keeping the state accountable to local food goals will be key to sustaining momentum.
Local Food
Local Food

New report details ‘missed opportunity of federal child nutrition programs in Hawaii’

Since 2000, Hawaii has missed out on more than $200 million in federal funding for the state’s school meal programs, according to a new report.
Local Food
Local Food

Report Examines Hawaii’s $21.8 Billion Vehicle Economy

Hawaii’s vehicle transportation system comes with an annual price tag totaling $21.8 billion, including all direct and indirect costs, according to a new report.
News Releases Clean Transportation
News Releases Clean Transportation

Report Reveals the Hidden Costs of Parking in Hawaii

A single renter in urban Honolulu could be paying as much as 37% of their rent on parking, according to a new report released by Ulupono Initiative.
Clean Transportation News Releases
Clean Transportation News Releases

A2CES Report Lays Roadmap for Hawaii’s Autonomous Vehicle Future

Ulupono Initiative in association with Mobiltye3 released a new report outlining strategies that would help Hawaii chart its own autonomous vehicle and mobility future clearly.
Clean Transportation Renewable Energy News Releases
Clean Transportation Renewable Energy News Releases

"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