Time for Transformational Action!
What are we doing to realize a more sustainable, affordable, reliable, and locally supportive future?
Speakers and Presentations
Session One
Are we speaking the same language?
Key concepts and terms in the discussion on carbon, greenhouse gas lifecycle and policy, and renewable energy.
Carl Campagna
Executive Director, Hawai’i Bioeconomy Trade Organization
Opening Remarks: Introduction to the Hawaii Bioeconomy Trade Organization Mission & Vision
Laurent Nassif PhD
Senior Director for Renewable Energy Integration – Hawaii Gas
Framing the Discussion on Carbon
What’s the difference between good and bad carbon, what is a greenhouse gas and how does the presence or absence of carbon factor in, how to think about firm versus intermittent for renewable energy supply, and how do we measure sustainability, reliability, and affordability?
Scott Glenn
Hawai’i State Energy Officer
Where Does the Bioeconomy Fit Into the State’s Plan for Clean Energy Transition?
Presentation to come
Senator Glenn Wakai
Chair, Hawai’i State Senate committee on Energy, Economic Development & the Environment
State Debate on Firm Renewable Energy Generation Policy
Learn where the bioeconomy fits in.
Rep. Nicole Lowen
Chair, Hawai’i State House of Representatives Committee on Energy & the Environment
State of Debate on State Greenhouse Gas Policy
Learn where the bio economy fits in.
Presentation to come
Kumu Miki’ala Lidstone
Executive Director, Ulu A’E Learning Center and Environmental Justice committee member, Makakilo-Kapolei Neighborhood Board
Community Perspectives on Renewable Energy With a Hawaiian Cultural View
Session Two
What are we working on right now?
What are current transition plans and timelines for local infrastructure?
Laurent Nassif PhD
Senior Director for Renewable Energy Integration – Hawai’i Gas
Bio Solutions to Balancing Sustainability, Affordability, Reliability & Resiliency
Plan and actions underway by Hawai’i Gas
Joelle Simonpietri
Owner, Simonpietri Enterprises LLC & Founder of the Aloha Carbon Project
Aloha Carbon – A Proposed Local Project to Divert Waste From Landfills & Make Renewable Fuel
Jeff Walsh
Kalaeloa Partners Limited Partnership (KPLP)
The Daily Balance of As-Available Renewable Electricity Generation
Here’s where we are at, what on-peak demand looks like, & how renewable fuels fit in the future of our grid.
Session Three
What can we learn about low-carbon fuel standards?
How might it work if considered for Hawai’i?
Jim Mladenik
Senior Analyst, Stillwater Associates
Options for Reducing Transport Fuel Carbon Intensity
Illustrating fuel greenhouse gas lifecycle vs. tailpipe emissions.
Graham Noyes
Executive Director, Low Carbon Fuel Coalition
Basic Tenets of a Low-Carbon Fuel Standards Program
Compare & contrast existing LFCS programs in California Oregon, Washington, & British Columbia; and key takeaways that might be most applicable for Hawai’i.
Cory-Ann Wind
Program Administrator, State of Oregon Clean Fuels Program
Why Oregon Chose to Adopt a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
Actual versus predicted outcomes to date, lessons learned from implementing Oregon’s LCFS program & applicability to Hawai’i.
Chris Lee
Chair, Hawai’i State Senate Committee on Transportation
The Senate Transportation Committee’s Legislative Priorities for Reducing GHG Emissions From Hawaii’s Transport Fuels
Could an LCFS play a role in help Hawai’i reduce transport fuel GHG emissions? What hurdles might there be in doing so?
Session Four
Bringing it all together
What did we learn, what are key takeaways, what are our next steps? Hawaii State Energy Officer Scott Glenn and Honolulu City Councilmember Calvin Say join Hawai’i Bioeconomy Trade Organization board members Benton Widlansky & Joelle Simonpietri for a recap discussion.
Calvin Say
Councilmember,
City and County of Honolulu
Scott Glenn
Hawai’i State Energy Officer
Benton Widlansky
Environmental Manager,
Par Hawaii Refining
Secretary,
Hawaii Bioeconomy Trade Organization
Joelle Simonpietri
President, Simonpietri Enterprises LLC
Chair,
Hawaii Bioeconomy Trade Organization Board of Directors