Molokais Just Energy

Transition
November 3, 2016

Emillia Noordhoek, Executive Director, Sust`ainable Molokai

Shalanda H. Baker, Associate Professor, University of Hawaii

Molokai:

Energy Opportunities

Molokai Background: History and Demographics

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In ancient times was known for the wisdom

and power of its religious leaders

Birth place of the Hula

27th largest island in the United States

60% identify as Native Hawaiian; Population ~7,300

Often referred to as The most Hawaiian

island

Average income of ~$44,000

Molokai Background: Energy Facts

37c/KWH: Highest in the

nation (2016)

Serviced by (MECO)
diesel generators

3MW Median Load

6MW Peak load

2.5MW Solar Peak

Molokai Background: Available Resources

- Extremely favorable
Solar outlook
- Wave Energy
- Wind

Key Findings:
Sustainable Molokai Energy Assessment (2014)
What do the People Want? (2012 Survey)
1. Increased access to renewable sources
2. No large wind projects
3. Lower prices

4. Small to medium sized (solar) projects

preferable

Energy Justice: A Theory of Change

Energy Justice
Climate Justice

Environmental Justice
Energy Democracy

Energy Democracy

Mahalo