Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

DBEDT released its third quarter 2020 Statistical and Economic Report today. In the report, DBEDT projected Hawaii’s economy will contract by 12.3 percent in 2020.

DBEDT today released the 2019 edition of the “State of Hawaii Data Book.” The book is in electronic form and is available on the DBEDT website.

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.

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.

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.