Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

Beyond Recover: Reopening Hawaii Strategy

Charting the Course for Hawaii's Recovery

Aloha from DBEDT!

The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is Hawaii’s resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages.

What’s New

Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha Showcases Locally Made Products Online

DBEDT announced today the launch of Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha, a platform that was created to feature made-in-Hawaii products and to provide greater exposure to local businesses experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statement from Chief Energy Officer Scott Glenn

Hawaii State Energy Office — Chief Energy Officer Scott Glenn’s statement following Hawaiian Electric’s announcement that its fleet of about 925 vehicles will be plug-in electric by 2035.

HSEO Grant Will Support Hawaii’s Clean Energy Goals, Economic Recovery

Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii State Energy Office was awarded a $425,070 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to pursue several strategic projects that advance Hawaii’s clean economy goals and support the state’s economic recovery.

Hawaii Joins with Other States in Commitment to Zero-Emission Vehicles

Hawaii State Energy Office — Hawaii joined a group of 15 states and the District of Columbia to announce a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU), pledging to expand the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

State Warns of Suspected Mortgage Scam

Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority — HGIA is warning its borrowers and the public of a suspected mortgage scam being carried out by an entity using a name similar to that of HGIA.