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March 21, 2023
During his first State of the County Address, Mayor Richard Bissen touches on the importance of the project to the County. Within the first 8 weeks of Bissen taking office, his administration entered into Phase 2 of this project, which is projected to save the County up to $50 million in energy costs. This next stage of the project includes the installation of solar panels, the use of battery energy storage systems, and implementation of water conservation technologies. Mayor Bissen communicated that we can and must do better in seeking viable opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint.
“We hear the words: malama aina, malama i ka wai, malama i ke kai. These are words that influence our everyday behavior and our policy making. To live it means to recycle, reuse, conserve, and to respect. We will strive to leave for our children and grandchildren a cleaner, safer, and healthier Maui Nui.”
— Mayor Richard Bissen
October 15, 2022
Maui County formalized its desire to take action toward climate change and sustainability in the Fall of 2022. Mayor Victorino and JCI entered into a new 20-year contract to save taxpayer money by reducing energy, water and fuel usage. This resiliency-focused project will save the county $73 million by improving energy and water efficiency at over 100 county locations.
“This is a fiscally responsible project that saves taxpayer dollars, creates local jobs, reduces our carbon footprint, and importantly, frees up clean water that we can use for affordable housing”
— Former Mayor Michael Victorino