Hawaii officially declared their abandonment of traditional energy when it received its last coal shipment.
The state received 15,000 tonnes of coal bound for AES Hawaii on Wednesday. It’s the biggest power plant in Oahu and the island’s main source of energy.
This week Hawai‘i is receiving its final shipment of coal. This is a huge step forward in Hawaiʻi’s transition to clean energy. In its time, coal was an important resource for Hawaii and I’d like to thank the workers who have run our last remaining coal plant. pic.twitter.com/ZiorDSda17
— Governor David Ige (@GovHawaii) July 28, 2022
Hawaii wants to be more dependent on renewable energy. However, Governor Hawaii did acknowledge that it would not be easy.
“Renewable energy projects to replace coal are coming online with more on the way,” the governor continued. “Even as we face challenges in making this transition, it’s the right move for our communities and planet. Most importantly, it will leave Hawaiʻi a better place for our children and grandchildren.”
The cost and effectiveness of renewable energy is notoriously higher than that of fossil fuels. According to some estimates, it will take at most $5 trillion to convert the country to renewables. It also requires a large number of buildings to provide power to vast areas. In California – another state that has committed to wean itself off fossil fuels – rolling blackouts and electrical grid malfunctions are common. The cost of renewable energy is much higher than the reliable sources and are still very expensive.
In 2020, Hawaii banned coal.
This post was last modified on July 30, 2022 7:04 pm
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