Energy Resilience and Redundancy
Medium
Implementation
Low
“Improving the infrastructure is key. Need better water, sewer, solar power and streets Bury power lines in and just above the town.”
Community Quote from Long-Term Planning Recovery Survey
Project Description and Purpose
This project includes studies and assessments to provide data about the current state of energy infrastructure and understand the opportunities to improve resilience, redundancy and independence. These studies and assessments will produce projects for implementation that the County of Maui can promote to achieve more resilient power and energy systems in West Maui.
Maui Windmills
Interdependencies, Roadblocks and Next Steps
This project requires coordination with Hawaiian Electric.
Project Details
Cost Estimate
$100,000
Potential Funding Sources
- U.S. Department of Energy – National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
- Previously funded research
- Current FEMA mission assignment
Existing Funding Sources
Project Lead
County Department of Public Works
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office
Hawaiian Electric
Project Partners
U.S. Department of Energy