Hawaiʻi’s energy transition will require more than new technologies. It will require locally relevant supply chains, productive uses for agricultural land, reliable feed stock, and partnerships that create value for communities.
Sustainable Energy Hawaiʻi invites you to a one-hour webinar with Wendy Owens, founder and CEO of Hexas Biomass, to explore a potential farm-to-fuels pathway for Hawaiʻi. Wendy will discuss Aliʻi Grass and XanoGrass™, two purpose-grown biomass solutions. Aliʻi Grass is a high protein plant that is grown for animal feed. XanoGrass™ is a feed stock for energy and wood products.
The session will focus on the local challenges the technology seeks to address, the proposed pathway from cultivation to fuel production, the status of the Hawaiʻi pilot, and the role farmers, landowners, and partners could play in moving from demonstration to commercial scale.
When: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM HST
Where: ZOOM
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What will it take to electrify the Hawaiian economy?
Learn more in a recently published report - Assessment of the Scope of Tasks to Completely Phase out Fossil Fuels in Hawaiʻi.
Our co-authored report, three years in the making and in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Finland’s (GTK) Dr. Simon Michaux, is now available. This report aims to establish baseline, scenario-driven models for the electrical power required to electrify the Hawaii economy without using fossil fuels.
Join us for Pau Hana Fridays
Want to start your weekend with an energizing discussion? Join SEH’s Pau Hana.
SEH hosts a regular Friday Pau Hana, a casual gathering of SEH and local leaders. This is generally an informal discussion of matters related to energy, transportation, environment, and sustainability.
We occasionally have special sessions where an expert shares their insights and knowledge. For more information on how to join, visit our Pau Hana Fridays page.
