It seems to me that with all the geothermal potential Hawaii is sitting on and the limited distances available to drive, that a couple of geothermal power plants and the importation of some electric cars, could make Hawaii the first "energy independent" state in the USA.
The Big Island is the only Island that has geothermal availability and efforts there to produce power meets w/ much 'local' resentment. Also the dissolved minerals in the volcanic steam tend to clog the turbines w/ deposits costing more to rebuild than what is saved. There is a big push for recycling, alternative fuels, wind power and electric vehicles. As much as we are the smallest state, we are also the only state that defines it county borders by the Pacific Ocean. Also too, we're small but many of the roads are uphill. I just too a walk on the beach, trades are filling in, did a CostCo run and then drove home, up to 1600 ft. elevation. Haleakala Highway is also the steepest road in the USA, 28 mi. to get to 10K ft., it takes me 50 minutes from the house to the observatory, kinda sweet I think !! An electric vehicle or 'scooter' might be an adventure and an all day outing Aloha Rob