West
Hawai‘i
As a small island state with non-energy intensive industries and a mild climate, Hawai‘i has one of the lowest total and energy consumption per capita among all states. The state was the first to legally commit to a zero-emissions economy by 2045 and has decreased emissions by 19% from 2005-2021. Both in-state electricity generation and consumption are dominated by petroleum, with about one-fifth of generation coming from renewables, a majority of which is solar. Hawai‘i has the highest average electricity price of any state because of high fuel import costs.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2030
50%
2045
Carbon negative
Governor
Josh Green (Democrat)
Governor
Josh Green (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Legislative session
1/15/25 - 5/2/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
21
41
West
11 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Climate Policies in Hawai‘i
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
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The Hawai‘i Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program provides compensation to producers for practices that increase soil health. Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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The Farmer Apprenticeship Mentoring Program (FMAP) aims to improve soil health and support a whole farm system approach to sustainable agriculture. Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2022 |