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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
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RESOLUTION NO. 41.9 U 6
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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AND ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO
PREPARE A HAWAII COUNTY ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN.
WHEREAS, currently Hawaii Island imports 87 per cent of its energy in the form of
fossil fuels, and ground transportation alone consumes approximately 70 million gallons of fuel
per year; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii Island is unique in that its electrical grid system is completely
isolated and, to a large degree, dependent on imported fossil fuels for its electrical generation;
and
WHEREAS, Hawaii Island's dependence on a volatile world fossil fuel market puts it in
a vulnerable and at-risk position to disruptions of market supplies which are completely beyond
its control; and
WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii has recognized the vulnerability of the entire State and
has initiated positive steps through new legislation and administrative directives to expand the
use of renewable and alternative fuels, require new State buildings to incorporate energy
efficiency measures and achieve specific industry ratings, and mandate a percentage of new State
vehicles to be energy efficient; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii County has a vast array of natural resources that lend themselves
to the production of electrical energy and transportation fuels, and thus afford an opportunity to
employ alternative energy systems and reduce Hawaii Island's dependency on imported fossil
fuels; and
WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Council recognizes that there is now momentum and a
tipping point has been reached for the County to seize cunent opportunities and take action to
move Hawaii Island to a significantly higher degree of energy sustainability, with the first step
of establishing a Hawaii County Energy sustainability Plan which will strategically guide
policies, initiatives, and collaborative efforts to achieve a dynamic vision of energy sustainability
for Hawaii Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII that the Department of Reseazch and Development, with the assistance of its
Economic Development Committee, is requested to devise a comprehensive and strategic energy
' plan to be known as the Hawaii County Energy Sustainability Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii County Energy sustainability Plan
shall include, but not be limited to:
I. A dynamic vision and mission statement;
2. Identification of existing mega-trends in the field of energy development,
distribution, consumption, and price, with analysis of the applicability of these
trends to local conditions and potentials;
3. Supporting data, statistics, and a cleaz description of current and future
projections for energy demands within Hawaii Island; and
4. Clear goals and action steps for implementation by stakeholders involved in the
Plan, to include, but not be limited to:
a. Identification of opportunities and incentives for Hawaii County to
enhance and maximize energy self-sufficiency and conservation and to
employ renewable and alternative power resources and the use of biofuels
within County facilities and Hawaii Island;
b. Identification of major issues and recommendation of strategies to seek
state-of--the-art solutions to Hawaii Island's energy challenges;
c. Recommendations for appropriate enabling policy statements, guidelines,
and standards to sustain our communities and the environment;
d. Recommended protocols to mitigate impacts from new energy projects;
e. Recommended public education efforts to support and enhance energy
sustainability, alternative fuel development, and use and conservation
measures;
£ Identification of potential funding, resources, personnel, and opportunities
appropriate to support priority initiatives; and
g. Establishment of a timeline for achieving the goals, objectives, and
policies identified in the Plan. To the extent possible, the Plan should
identify measurable indicators related to the listed policies, including one-
yeaz, three-year, five-year, and ten-year outcomes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in prepazation of the Hawaii County Energy
sustainability Plan, the Department of Reseazch and Development and its Economic
Development Committee shall consult with the following groups, including, but not limited to:
1. Community, business, and government representatives;
2. Academics and individuals with specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise
within the following fields: power production and distribution, fuel products and production,
energy efficiency, renewable and alternative energy sources and systems, biofuels,
agriculture, planning, economics, economic development, industrial ecology, and
environmental studies; and
3. The public through community meetings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Research and Development is
requested to submit to the Hawaii County Cotmcil progress reports on the status of preparation
of the Hawaii County Energy Sustainability Plan at three (3) months and at six (6) months from
the passage of this Resolution; a draft Hawaii County Energy Sustainability Plan within ten (10)
months of the passage of this Resolution; and the final Hawaii County Energy Sustainability
Plan within twelve (12) months of the passage of this Resolution.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward certified copies of
this Resolution to the Mayor of the County of Hawaii, the Director of the Department of
Reseazch and Development, and the Director of Finance.
Dated at , Hawaii, this day of , 2006.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL M M ER, CO OF WAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
COUnty Of HBwai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawaii A~~I
HIGA
I hereby certify [hat the foregoing RESOLUTION was by HOFFMANN
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the HOLSCHUH
County of Hawaii on
IKEDA
ISBELL
ATTEST: IACOBSON
PILAGO
SAFARIK
Reference: C-1006.2/HSEDC
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. '~9., 9 LF 6
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