Micronesian Counselor, Issue 63

Hezel, Francis X. (2006-09-07). Micronesian Counselor, Issue 63. Micronesian Counselor (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Micronesian Seminar. pp. 1–10.

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Abstract: The lead article, Renewable Energy for Micronesia: Where We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We Are Going, by Doug Kelly, outlines Micronesia’s heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels and the risks this poses for economic and social stability. It explains the concept of renewable energy and highlights the region’s natural advantages—abundant sunshine, wind, rainfall, and ocean currents—that could be tapped to diversify energy sources.

Additional material reviews past energy policies in Pohnpei and Chuuk, pilot solar and wind projects in Kosrae and Yap, and community-level initiatives in the Marshall Islands. The issue also considers international support for renewable development, emphasizing both the challenges of financing infrastructure and the potential cultural benefits of pursuing energy independence while preserving traditional values.