Energy Advisory Commission

**Purpose:** To advise the Mayor on strategies, initiatives, and sustainable energy programs that preserve the County's leadership in renewable energy while promoting the economic health of Hawaii County. The Commission may also provide guidance on implementing the Energy Sustainability Program, focusing on policies related to energy sustainability in areas such as transportation, electricity generation, distributed generation, research and development, education and information dissemination, and advocacy for preferred energy plans for the island of Hawaii.

**Authority:** Hawaii County Charter, Section 4-4

**Appointment:** Appointed by the Mayor, with no confirmation required. Members serve co-terminus with the Mayor.

**Full Membership:** TBD

**Specific Representation:** None required

**Requirements:** None

**Meetings:** No specific requirement

**Financial Disclosure:** Not required

**Reappointment:** At the Mayor's discretion

**Qualities:** Members should be respected by the community as community-minded and oriented, with the ability to focus on the community's needs as a whole without catering to special or self-interests.

**Current Members:** TBD

**Secretary/Contact Person:** Department of Research and Development  
Phone: 808-961-8366  
Email: [chresdev@hawaiicounty.gov](mailto:chresdev@hawaiicounty.gov)

**Attorney Assigned:** Keyra Wong