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Blue Planet Foundation's mission is to end the use of fossil fuels on Earth, starting in Hawaii. We can eliminate Hawaii‘s dependency on imported oil by switching to local, clean, renewable sources of energy. The result? Energy security, economic growth, job creation, environmental protection, and a better quality of life for Hawaii residents. Through educational outreach, advancing sound policy, and developing programs that connect island communities with effective solutions, Blue Planet Foundation is fostering Hawaii’s clean energy future. Learn More

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Most of us don't think much about power and energy—where it comes from, how we get it, how much it costs. We're accustomed to flipping a switch, and voila... power! As engineers develop new technologies that will make clean, renewable energy a reality, it might help to revisit the fundamental laws of nature, technologies and the numbers that govern energy. Understanding how it works is the first step to rethinking power.
There are lots of claims made with qualitative statements like "There's plenty of oil in the Arctic." What does that mean, exactly? Something plentiful to an ant might be invisible to an elephant. A relative term like "plenty" is meaningless here until we establish whether our demand for oil is ant-like or elephantine in comparison to the potential Arctic supply to that demand. Discussions of an energy technology or resource without mention of actual numbers or meaningful relative comparisons by which we can gauge its suitability are often not very useful and can even be downright misleading. This applies not only to fossil fuels like oil but to their potential renewable replacements as well.

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Hawaii is blessed with the most diverse array of alternative energy potential of any state in the nation. Blue Planet believes that harnessing the renewable, indigenous resources available on our islands should be common practice for economic, security, environmental, and health reasons.

Renewable energy is derived from natural resources that can be naturally replenished in a short period of time. It includes biofuels, geothermal power, hydropower, solar power, wave power, wind power and ocean thermal energy conversion. It does not include imported palm oils that have caused deforestation in many parts of the world. Renewable energy is considered clean energy because its conversion to useful forms, such as electricity, does not emit greenhouse gas pollution. By switching to local, clean, renewable sources of energy, we can eliminate Hawaii’s dependency on imported fossil fuels and foster a secure and sustainable future. 

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  • How you
    can help

  • Donate

    We could use your help. Cash donations, services, products and your valuable volunteer time are all appreciated.

    Donate Now

  • Speak Up

    Blue Planet is helping to shape new clean energy policies in Hawaii's government. Tell us what you think.

    Legislative Policies

  • Make Changes

    Even small changes can have a big impact if we all work together. We can get you started and you might even save some cash.

    Save Energy

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    Become a friend of Blue Planet  and we'll keep you informed about events, legislation and news about reducing Hawaii's use of oil.

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