Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

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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

DBEDT Projects Slower But Stable Economic Growth

DBEDT released its first quarter 2019 Statistical and Economic Report today. In this report, DBEDT kept its projection on Hawaii economic growth unchanged from its fourth quarter 2018 projection.

Electrify America to Invest in Honolulu EV Fast Charging Stations

Hawaii State Energy Office — Electrify America has selected Honolulu as one of 18 metropolitan areas to receive investment in electric vehicle DC fast chargers as part of the second phase of the organization’s National Zero Emissions Vehicle Investment Plan.

Hawaii Joins Select Group of States on Electricity Planning Task Force

Hawaii State Energy Office — Hawaii has been named one of 16 states to represent the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials on a joint task force.

Report Assesses the Feasibility and Implications of Managed Retreat from Coastal Areas in Hawaii

Office of Planning — The Office of Planning’s Coastal Zone Management Program (OP-CZM) announces the release of its final report: Assessing the Feasibility and Implications of Managed Retreat Strategies for Vulnerable Coastal Areas in Hawaii

State Starts Development of Probabilistic Tsunami Design Zone Maps

Office of Planning — The Office of Planning’s Coastal Zone Management Program (OP-CZM) has begun developing comprehensive high resolution probabilistic Tsunami Design Zone (TDZ) maps for the Island of Oahu.