Where can I find a report on American Samoa?

This report is available at no cost from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory at American Samoa has also instituted a number of rules, regulations, and informal goals to help codify its climate and energy objectives.

What fuel does American Samoa use?

Pacific Energy South West Pacific Ltd. and Sunrise Oil are American Samoa’s fuel suppliers, and both operate facilities in American Samoa. There are three tankers running in the region that belong to Pacific Energy and Sunrise Oil. Fuel for American Samoa comes from Singapore with Busan, South Korea as an alternate provider if needed.

Does Samoa have an emergency energy conservation plan?

1979: The U.S. “Emergency Energy Conservation Act of 1979” requires the submission of an emergency energy conservation plan by each state or territory (Public Law 96-102, as amended). American Samoa adopted its Emergency Energy Conservation Plan in 1982 (see Chapter 5, Annex A of ASCA 12 for plan details).

Does American Samoa have a geothermal energy plan?

The 2016 American Samoa Energy Action Plan identifies some geothermal resources, but none of these are viable for commercial electricity generation. The 2016 plan instead emphasizes the development of wind and solar power (Ness, Haase, and Conrad 2016). American Samoa is exploring opportunities for both offshore and onshore wind power generation.

Does American Samoa have energy issues?

Although energy burdens pose a real challenge in American Samoa, the territory is working to advance energy justice. For example, the Territorial Energy Office provides home energy efficiency programs to help reduce energy costs for low-income households.

Can American Samoa develop wind power?

American Samoa is exploring opportunities for both offshore and onshore wind power generation. In 2022, federal legislation opened offshore waters around the U.S. territories (including American Samoa) to wind power development.