Ulupono Initiative

New grant makes ag land more affordable for Hawai‘i farmers and protects it from non-ag development Learn how this initiative is shaping a more sustainable Hawai‘i — ulupono.com/newsletter-lis…. Photos of @maoorganicfarms courtesy of Arna Johnson. #ProtectOurLand #LocalFood

EV charger alert! Exciting news for EV drivers in Honolulu! The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation opened its second NEVI-funded EV charging station at the Aloha Tower Marketplace on Oʻahu. Tag and share with EV drivers who need to know! l8r.it/Iq0w #evcharger

Michael Colón, director of energy at Ulupono, was invited to attend the Annual Hawaiʻi-Okinawa Taskforce Meeting. Michael presented on the potential of geothermal energy for Hawaiʻi and the critical role of community engagement in building a sustainable future. #geothermal

Jeremy Kimura, Ulupono Initiative’s director, freshwater, was invited to present to global water experts at the 14th annual Jeju Water World Forum in October to help strengthen Hawaii’s sister-state ties with Jeju. Take a look at some of the highlights! #Jeju #WaterForum

Rising temperatures = more mosquitoes, and Maui’s forest birds are at risk. 🐦🦟 Conservation experts are fighting back with an innovative solution. 🌿✨ Watch how they’re protecting these endangered species. pbshawaii.org/programs/mauka… #MauiBirds #Conservation”

•Grant amounts: $15,000–$100,000 •Applicants must be non-profit organizations working with the farming community To find out more go to kauaiforward.com/afeg25/. #kauai #OED #AgGrant #FarmGrant #GrantRFP #KauaiFarmers #KauaiRanchers #KauaiNonprofit #AgricultureGrant

and shares the latest on expanding geothermal energy in the islands. 🌋

Glick has been busy tackling tough issues — like lowering energy costs, cutting carbon emissions, and strengthening our infrastructure. In this episode, he sheds light on the Governor’s decision to reexamine LNG (liquefied natural gas) as an option

Did you hear? We have a new ‘Talk Story’ about Hawaii’s energy future! youtu.be/QQ7PsS5JrEs?si…

Did you know Hawai‘i residents can get a rebate of up to $500 on e-bikes and e-mopeds? KITV’s Multimodal Movement segment covers HDOT’s new program, aiming to make sustainable transportation affordable and accessible to low-income individuals. ulupono.com/newsletter-lis…

Ulupono has urged the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission to take a bold stand on EV charging rates. The goal? Affordable, fair, and accessible charging for all, with smart solutions to support our clean energy vision. ulupono.com/newsletter-lis… #EV #EVChargers #Energy

💧 What’s the future of fresh water in Hawai‘i? Dive into it with Jeremy Kimura, Ulupono’s Director of Fresh Water, as he joins PBS Hawai‘i’s “What School You Went?” podcast! l8r.it/3ytq #WhatSchoolYouWent #WaterSustainability #Wai #Aina

Highlights from the 77th Hawai'i Farm Bureau Convention! Congratulations to Micah Munekata, Ulupono’s Director of Government Affairs, on being awarded Outstanding Friend of Farmer — recognition for his dedication and support of our local ag community. 💪

DOE’s Fern Elementary School Principal Glen Miyasato gets his daily steps each morning with a unique initiative — a walking school bus 🚌 that escorts students to campus. Full story: bit.ly/fernwalkingbus 📷️Hawai‘i State Department of Education and Kalihi Elementary School

Four years ago, Hawai‘i pioneered Performance-Based Regulation (PBR) to accelerate our progress toward the State’s renewable energy goal. Ulupono Initiative suggests updates like using past data to simplify how electric utility rates are set. ulupono.com/newsletter-lis…

Want to learn about Hawaiʻi’s historic climate settlement and how youth voices are shaping our state’s future? This is a great opportunity to learn more about Hawaiʻi’s climate action journey. Sign up to be part of the conversation. Register at bit.ly/nhdot-webinar.

Can better street design save lives? Read the column to see how driving culture, road design, and urban planning play a key role in protecting pedestrians. usa.streetsblog.org/2024/10/02/opi…

Swipe through the photos to see highlights from the session, and let’s keep working towards a healthier, more sustainable future for Hawaiʻi! 📸 #UluponoInitiative #HCPO2024 #ParkItRight #SustainableTransportation #ClimateAction #Hawaii #InnovativeSolutions #ReinventingParking

If you or your organization are interested in learning more, Ulupono would love to share the parking toolkit or the Reinventing Parking game with the community. Feel free to message us for details!

Ulupono at the Hawaiʻi Congress of Planning Officials (HCPO) Conference! We were thrilled to have Kathleen Rooney, our director of transportation policy & programs, present at the Park It Right, Hawaiʻi breakout session during the HCPO Conference.