
The is a net importer of energy, in the form of products. Total energy consumption was 1,677,278,000 BTU (1.77 TJ) in 2017, of which 811,000,000 (0.86 TJ) was in the form of oil. In 2012 47% of imported oil was used in the transport sector, 30% in aviation, and 27% for electricity generation. Electricity consumption is 31.6 GWh, from 14 MW of installed generation capacity, with most load concentrated on the main island of . Per-capita el. [pdf]
The Cook Islands has a financially healthy electricity sector with technical and commercial challenges requiring on-going investment. With the exception of Pukapuka, Nassau and Suwarrow, the Cook Islands has some form of electricity network. Power supply on Rarotonga is the responsibility of the government-owned utility Te Aponga Uira (“TAU”).
85% of the country's fuel and all of its jet fuel is imported by Pacific Energy. The Energy Act 1998 established an Energy Division within the Ministry of Works, Energy and Physical Planning (now Infrastructure Cook Islands) responsible for energy policy and electricity inspections.
In future, new energy technologies such as marine energy may offer new opportunities for the Cook Islands to generate electricity from other renewable sources. Developments in energy storage or in energy efficiency may also further reduce the Cook Islands’ reliance on diesel. The Cook Islands prefers to use proven and economic energy technologies.
This document is called the Cook Islands Renewable Electricity “Chart”. Other countries have called similar documents a “Road map” – and these are countries that are either landlocked or have many kilometres of road between settlements. Our environment is different. We have many kilometres of sea between islands.
Energy is a fundamental prerequisite to the sustainable socio-economic development of a nation. As such, the Cook Islands Government considers that environmental protection, energy security and economic growth are inseparable key pillars of our country’s development.
The changes will include management of power utilities, environmentally friendly and cost effective renewable electricity sources, and energy efficient strategies. The Cook Islands will be careful in its selection of renewable electricity options and will not entertain unproven or non-commercial technologies.

The following guiding principles for implementing this policy are aligned to the principles adopted for national, sub-regional, regional and. . Reliable database Fuel storage, standards and Shipping . The Energy Planning Division continuously developed its capacity and skills set to enable it to review and manage the energy policy frameworks A. . Decision making regarding the importation and consumption and pricing of petroleum products shall be based on reliable data on petroleum imports, sales and end-use The wholesale and retail. This 2015 National Energy Policy of Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) integrates the findings and recommendations of the review of the National Energy Policy and Energy Action Plan 2009, and the outcomes of two national consultations held in Majuro in January 2014 and in October 2014. In [pdf]
Available data suggest that transport – land, sea and domestic aviation – probably accounts for more petroleum fuel use in the Marshall Islands than all other uses combined. Although there are opportunities to reduce transport energy use, these generally require some years to have a substantial impact.
Electricity use has been subsidized in the Marshall Islands since well before Independence in 1986 though a range of grants for capital investments, fuel purchases, hidden subsidies, and recently cross-subsidies from MEC bunkering profits, understandably resulting in high, and now unsustainable, levels of electricity use.
n approaches may work better than others for the Marshall Islands.Grids are based on centrally planned and controlled generation, therefo e household-scale solar will not be allowed to feed into the grid. A ‘soft’ appro
ic air transport is the largest user of imported fuel in the Marshall Islands. The quality of life and the economic survival of outer island residents is tied strongly to the cos of transporting goods and people to and from Majuro, Ebeye and other islands. It is especially important that the fuel efficiency of sea transport be improved, both throu
vided MEC with an electricity subsidy over the last years for the urban areas. It was estimated that, by the end of 2014, and with the completion of the EU/SPC Regional Energy Programme for the Marshall Islands, a total of 3,400 SHSs should be in place, with a government subsidy estimated at USD 530,000 per ann
ephone, including on Arno, Aur, Maloelap, Likiep, and Namu atolls. These syste s are operated by the Marshalls Islands Marine Resource Authority.In addition, some shops may run freezers, either from lar er stand-alone power systems or from portable gasoline generators. In drought years reverse osmosis water des

The is a net importer of energy, in the form of products. Total energy consumption was 1,677,278,000 BTU (1.77 TJ) in 2017, of which 811,000,000 (0.86 TJ) was in the form of oil. In 2012 47% of imported oil was used in the transport sector, 30% in aviation, and 27% for electricity generation. Electricity consumption is 31.6 GWh, from 14 MW of installed generation capacity, with most load concentrated on the main island of . Per-capita electricity con. . Renewable energy in the is primarily provided by and biomass. Since 2011 the Cook Islands has embarked on a programme of renewable energy development to improve its and reduce , with an initial goal of reaching 50% renewable electricity by 2015, and 100% by 2020. The programme has been assisted by t. [pdf]
85% of the country's fuel and all of its jet fuel is imported by Pacific Energy. The Energy Act 1998 established an Energy Division within the Ministry of Works, Energy and Physical Planning (now Infrastructure Cook Islands) responsible for energy policy and electricity inspections.
The Cook Islands will be careful in its selection of renewable electricity options and will not entertain unproven or non-commercial technologies. The attached Summary Table provides some indicative and preliminary information on the types and costs of the renewable electricity technologies we are considering.
In future, new energy technologies such as marine energy may offer new opportunities for the Cook Islands to generate electricity from other renewable sources. Developments in energy storage or in energy efficiency may also further reduce the Cook Islands’ reliance on diesel. The Cook Islands prefers to use proven and economic energy technologies.
The Cook Islands is a net importer of energy, in the form of petroleum products. Total energy consumption was 1,677,278,000 BTU (1.77 TJ) in 2017, of which 811,000,000 (0.86 TJ) was in the form of oil. In 2012 47% of imported oil was used in the transport sector, 30% in aviation, and 27% for electricity generation.
The changes will include management of power utilities, environmentally friendly and cost effective renewable electricity sources, and energy efficient strategies. The Cook Islands will be careful in its selection of renewable electricity options and will not entertain unproven or non-commercial technologies.
The Cook Islands is looking for partners who can help achieve its targets through funding the conversion of one or more of the islands from diesel generation to renewable energy. We acknowledge the support we have already received from our partners.
We are deeply committed to excellence in all our endeavors.
Since we maintain control over our products, our customers can be assured of nothing but the best quality at all times.