Hawaii is in dire straits when it comes to energy. Although Hawaii has taken enormous strides to develop alternative energy projects it still is a long way from getting its fossil fuel dependency under control. The cost to Hawaiian is nothing less then shocking. Hawaii ranks 2nd now to Connecticut in energy consumption.

The Facts Regarding the Cost of Energy in Hawaii

How does energy consumption affect the cost of living in Hawaii and what steps are being taken to reduce Hawaii’s fossil fuel reliance? Also – Rebates for Hawaiians looking to buy Green.

Last year Hawaii utilities used 11.3 million barrels of petro to produce energy at a cost of almost $900 million. This is a huge number when compared to per capita numbers in other states.

Hawaiians spend roughly $175 per month on electric bills and consumed an average of 615 kWh monthly.

46.3 million barrels of petroleum were imported last year. Divide this by the population and you get 36.776 barrels of petroleum per person. Import costs total over 4 thousand per person every year. These numbers are almost unbelievable. How much do you think this impacts the cost of living in Hawaii?

If Hawaii’s Clean Energy Initiative goals are met, it is estimated that 60% of all electricity provided by utility companies will be as a result of fossil fuel.

Hawaii’s Green Potential

A significant portion of energy needs could be met by renewable resources and energy optimization.

Hawaii has a huge advantage in promoting energy efficiency in current buildings as well as constructing “net-zero energy” buildings that have the potential to generate as much energy as they consume.

Hawaii is blessed with many natural resources such as wind, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, bio fuels produced by agriculture, and the ocean.

Energy Rebates Available for Hawaiians

Whole House Energy Monitor – 50% of the purchase price up to $100
$750 Solar Water Heating
$1,000 Solar Water Heating Interest loan Credit
$200 Heat Pump Water Heater

Solar Attic Fan – $50 | Whole House Fans – $75

Central AC Maintenance – $50

ENERGY STAR® Refrigerators with the purchase price of $600 or less – $50
ENERGY STAR® Refrigerators with Trade-in – $125
$50 ENERGY STAR® Top Tier Clothes Washers
$40 ENERGY STAR® Ceiling Fans
$110 ENERGY STAR® Ductless Split Air Conditioners
ENERGY STAR® Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioners- $200

Instant $1 rebates on Compact Fluorescent Lamps