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R&D RFI #4444 Sustainable Infrastructure:
FACTS AND FIGURES
Overview: The County of Hawaii requested information from the community and innovators on
greenhouse gas reduction and climate change solutions. Specifically, this included requests for
information on net-zero emission economy solutions and sustainable infrastructure development. The
purpose of the RFI is to identify viable climate change mitigation, non-imported sources of energy,
and adaptation opportunities. The intention is to then develop RFPs from the responses to support a
post carbon economy.
Prioritization and Innovation around the quality of life: A number of invaluable responses
were received that provided guidance to potential solutions we can implement and achieve today.
These innovative ideas support job creation, workforce development, a reduction in greenhouse gases,
and support a resilient island (Refer to Table 1).
Table 1
Innovative/Low-
Hanging Solutions
About Category
Hydrogen Fuel from
Landfill waste
Produce hydrogen from landfill waste and be a
continuous fuel source to power a fleet of hydrogen
vehicles as well as other infrastructure. Supports a
net-zero emissions economy, jobs, and island
resiliency.
Renewable
Energy
Infrastructure +
Sustainable
Transportation
Waste-to-Energy Process A means of recovering organics and recyclables--
no incineration -- from the municipal waste and
provide separation of the various streams within
that flow for reuse, greenhouse gas reduction, and
generation of renewable natural gas
Sustainable
Transportation
Microgrids Creating a small network of electricity with a local
renewable energy source that's able to function
independently. This is a resilient solution in case
the grid is out and emergency power is needed.
Renewable
Energy
Infrastructure
Quality of Life Among 13 different sub-categories, the responses
showed priority in Workforce Development, Native
and Wildlife Conservation, and Social Equity.
Quality of Life
Education + Outreach Educate the next generation on climate change Everything Else
Other notable responses, in which the County and partners are working on: (1) are
developing a reliable EV charging station network, (2) installing solar photovoltaic systems, energy
storage, and demand management, 3) developing building code that’s supportive of a greener future,
(4) supporting complete streets with pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure and less dependence on
motor-vehicles.
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Statistical Takeaways
+ The County received a total of 12 Respondents. As seen in Figure 1, the following
categories are ranked from most to least mentions in the responses.
1. Quality of Life: 32.1%
a. Among 13 different sub-categories, the responses showed priority in Workforce
Development, Native and Wildlife Conservation, and Social Equity.
2. Renewable Energy Infrastructure: 29.9%
a. Among 6 different sub-categories, the responses showed equal priority between
Utilizing Green Hydrogen, Energy Production Technologies, Reduction of
Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Mitigation of Exposure to Fossil Fuel-based Energy
Prices Volatility.
3. Solid Waste and Wastewater: 21.9%
a. Among 4 different sub-categories, the responses showed priority in Solid/Water
Waste Disposal and Management (Figure 4).
4. Sustainable Transportation: 15.3%
a. Among 5 different sub-categories, the responses showed priority in Green Hydrogen
Transportation and Electrification of Transportation.
5. Everything Else: 0.7%
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+ There are 28 sub-categories. The top responses are from sub-categories:
1. Workforce Development
2. Solid/Water Waste Disposal and Management
3. Utilizing Green Hydrogen, Energy Production Technologies, Reduction of
Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Mitigation of Exposure to Fossil Fuel-based
Energy Prices Volatility.
+ County Assistance Responses:
+ County Assistance is defined as what help is needed from the County to grow these
opportunities.
+ Funding and permitting were the highest requests by Respondents.
+ ‘Everything Else’ Category did not have sub-categories. However, the two biggest takeaways
are Respondents want to see Community Outreach and Education.
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