Our Impact

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

Empowering local ag! Targeted grants provide technical assistance and capacity needed to access available funding

Through the Ulupono Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation, $445,000 has been awarded since 2020 to help grow ag producers’ ability to secure and manage grants and loans.

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Hidden costs of ‘free’ parking revealed at UH Manoa Better Tomorrow speaker series

Distinguished UCLA urban planning professor Donald Shoup shared why free parking comes with a price tag for drivers and car owners.

Parklinq solution offers a better way to manage parking — all from the convenience of your smartphone

Parklinq offers a way to reserve and pay for exclusive parking spots from the convenience of your smartphone.

EV truths revealed! 'Empowered' series on KHON2 busts common electric-vehicle myths.

On the August episode of the renewable energy-focused TV series, local advocates set the record straight on the benefits of EV use and ownership.

By the Numbers

Making an Impact Since 2009 Updated as of Aug 30, 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: Adam Buote

A senior analyst on Ulupono Initiative’s investment team, Adam provides due diligence, financial modeling and research support for team members.
Our Ohana Newsletter
Our Ohana Newsletter

Community-Based Renewable Energy Explained

Frequently asked questions about Hawaiian Electric’s Community-Based Renewable Energy Program to help interested and eligible customers understand the benefits of shared solar.
Renewable Energy Newsletter
Renewable Energy Newsletter

Lessons of the pandemic, one year later: Kerry Kakazu, MetroGrow Hawaii

In our continuing series checking back in with local food producers about how they navigated COVID-19 challenges, we revisit the founder of Hawaii’s first indoor vertical farm.
Local Food Agriculture Story Series Newsletter
Local Food Agriculture Story Series Newsletter

Hawaii Department of Education commits to leading the way on buying local

With the recent signing of a State House Bill 767 into law on July 2, Hawaii state government’s largest department is committed to buying more locally sourced food.
Local Food Newsletter
Local Food Newsletter

Grant to advance innovative wastewater management for Hawaii

A $25,000 grant is aiding WAI in convening key stakeholders in wastewater management to advance rule changes regarding individual wastewater systems.
Less Waste Newsletter Freshwater
Less Waste Newsletter Freshwater

"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