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Forum Mission & Vision
HAWAII ENERGY POLICY FORUM MISSION STATEMENT
(Revised 7/2007)
The Hawaii Energy Policy Forum is a collaborative forum for sharing ideas & information, recommending & advocating policies & initiatives, and promoting civic action to achieve Hawaii’s preferred energy future.
HAWAII ENERGY FORUM VISION STATEMENT
(Adopted August 9, 2005)
“Smart energy solutions to sustain a healthy, prosperous, and secure Hawaii.”
The actions/behaviors that reflect the values represented in the vision are as follows:
· Smart energy solutions:
- Uses best technology available
- Non-wasteful
- Economically feasible
- Optimizes energy resources
- Provides best yield for our investment
- Is affordable
- Is “pono”
· Sustain:
- Will not be depleted
- Indigenous resource(s)
- Renewable resources
- Will last because it balances environment, economy, and values of Hawaii’s people
- Less dependent on imported energy sources
· Healthy:
- Clean air, water, and natural resources
- Health and wellness of Hawaii’s people
- Environmentally friendly
· Prosperous:
- Economic growth/good jobs for Hawaii’s people
- Affordable
- Quality of life, i.e., everything is functioning well
· Secure:
- Renewables/indigenous resources
- Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Adequate storage of fuel supplies to buffer the state from global shortages and/or during emergencies
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