Hawaii committed to clean energy, adjusting to meet federal changes

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii has ambitious clean energy goals: 100% renewable energy by 2045, but recent changes at the federal level have some wondering if anything will change here in the islands.

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So what impact could policy changes on a federal level could have on Hawaii’s energy projects? And what can consumers expect with regard to clean energy projects and tax credits moving forward?

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Joining KHON’s Gina Mangieri to discuss are Mark Glick, Chief Energy Officer at the Hawaii State Energy Office, Jim Kelly, Vice President of Government & Community Relations for Hawaiian Electric, and Ted Peck, with the Hawaii Solar Energy Association.