Geothermal for Energy Resilience

SEH recently wrote an opinion piece for the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, extolling the value of properly developed geothermal energy systems and highlighting the role that community engagement plays in ensuring sustainable solutions.

“Geothermal energy offers access to limitless firm power, 24 hours daily, every day of the year, with a physical footprint that is a fraction of what a solar or wind farm would occupy. Once established, a geothermal plant can operate for 50 years or more. Thus, we need it to play a larger role in our energy future.

Geothermal can help Hawaii transition to a resilient, equitable and sustainable economy. It can lower electricity costs for households and local businesses, accelerate the electrification of our transportation system, create new job opportunities and attract new industries.

To achieve maximum community benefit, geothermal energy must be developed with malama. […]

All efforts to develop geothermal energy (and any vital infrastructure) must be done just and equitably and with deep respect for our environment, people and culture.”