LNG Facts
LNG can reduce energy bills on Oʻahu
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LNG will make power more expensive for Hawaiʻi.
✓ FACT
Hawaiʻi residents currently pay more for power than any other U.S. state. Switching from oil to LNG could cut power production costs by 20%.
LNG will keep the lights on for Oʻahu
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Hawaiʻi can switch to all renewables right now.
✓ FACT
Firming generation is needed on an ongoing basis to support renewable energy such as solar and wind power.
LNG is a safe fuel for Hawaiʻi
✕ MYTH
LNG poses a safety risk for Oʻahu and its residents.
✓ FACT
LNG is non-toxic and one of the safest fuels for electricity generation. LNG facilities are carefully designed and regulated to manage any risk.
LNG will provide cleaner power for Hawaiʻi
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LNG is worse than oil for emissions.
✓ FACT
Switching to LNG will reduce Hawai’i’s power sector emissions by 38-44% between now and 2045.
LNG and renewables are partners in the energy transition
✕ MYTH
LNG is being proposed to displace and delay renewables.
✓ FACT
LNG and gas-fired power will allow Hawaiʻi to go further and faster on renewables without risking reliability for homes and businesses.
LNG is a key bridge to Hawaiʻi’s decarbonized future
✕ MYTH
LNG will lock Hawaiʻi into fossil fuels.
✓ FACT
LNG will play a critical but transitional role for Oʻahu by providing flexible infrastructure that can be repurposed for future fuels.