#climate impact fee

Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs with $130M in ‘green fees’ expected

The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.

Gov. Josh Green honored for green fee in Time100 Climate list

Gov. Josh Green’s leadership in driving Hawaiʻi’s sustainability efforts has earned him a spot on the “TIME100 Climate” list, highlighting the innovative Climate Impact Fee for visitors.

Gov. Josh Green to sign “green fee” into law

The climate impact fee will increase taxes for travelers to help bolster disaster mitigation and sustainability projects in Hawaiʻi in the face of climate threats.