For centuries, the Hawaiian culture thrived using ecologically sound methods integrating water and land-use systems to maximize agriculture, hunting, fishing, and community design. Today, this commitment to sustainability has resulted in Honolulu achieving the nation’s smallest carbon footprint out of 100 large metropolitan cities. Perhaps this is why the US. Department of Energy chose to sign a unique and innovative Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Hawai‘i that will showcase the benefits of renewable energy at work on an unprecedented scale.

For organizations involved in alternative energy research and innovation, Hawai‘i is not only a smart place to do business, it’s a brilliant place to meet. Just listen to some of our own clean energy leaders on this page.