Our Impact

Committed to Improving the Quality of Life for the People of Hawaii

2022 legislation advances vital sustainability initiatives

This legislative session, lawmakers introduced 2,546 bills, with multiple measures addressing local food production, renewable energy, and clean ground transportation.

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Preferential electricity rates can help boost local agriculture

Hawaii food producers offer input to help evaluate proposed energy credits, providing a more representative view of the needs and preferences of potentially eligible operators.

Resilience trending as part of Hawaii’s clean energy discussions

Ulupono’s Samantha Ruiz shares how the issue is gaining attention, with communities in particular having much to gain from more directly engaging in our state’s energy future.

Aloha Harvest’s food rescue program redistributes nearly 3 million pounds of food in 2021

Grants help nonprofit’s efforts to secure healthy, locally produced food for residents in need, including individuals severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By the Numbers

Making an Impact Since 2009 Updated as of May 19, 2022

$79M

Total invested in local organizations and solutions

19218

Registered passenger electric vehicles in Hawaii in April 2022 (33.7% increase from the same month last year)

36%

Renewable energy generation statewide average in 2020

105M

Pounds of food locally produced in 2018

 

Where We Invest

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Honolulu unveils charging station for electric TheBus fleet

“The real investment is in the people … They see that we care about our climate future and a just future for all of us.”
Clean Transportation
Clean Transportation

Maui County launches Department of Agriculture web page

Aim of new department is to “support our local farmers and ranchers, help our community have greater food security, and provide additional avenues toward economic diversification.”
Local Food
Local Food

The Kohala Center awarded $300,000 grant to help grow Hawaii Island’s ag industry

Funding will support technical assistance and capacity building for cooperatives, businesses and organizations; demonstration of techniques for improving soil health; and more.
Local Food
Local Food

Carrying momentum into 2022

Diving fully committed into 2022, we continue to focus on promoting more local food, renewable energy, and clean transportation; better freshwater management; and less waste.

Hawaii has not forgotten its local food goals

Keeping the state accountable to local food goals will be key to sustaining momentum.
Local Food
Local Food

"Ulupono offers for-profit investments, non-profit grants, and social outreach aimed at harnessing the good and inspiring catalytic change for Hawaii." — Murray Clay, President