The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands plans to ask the state legislature for $15 million over three years to investigate and identify geothermal resources on its lands statewide.
DHHL chair Kali Watson said geothermal development could generate revenue to lower electricity costs for homesteaders, produce water, and fund home construction.
"It's actually a tremendous potential revenue source, especially considering the cost of electricity nowadays," Watson said.
Exploration sites under consideration
DHHL has identified possible geothermal exploration sites, including lands in Humu'ula near Pōhakuloa Training Area, Kawaihae, and South Point on Hawaii Island. The department said other potential sites exist on other islands.
