American Samoa: Unlocking Renewable Energy Potential
In 2022, the average electricity price for residential customers in American Samoa was approximately 45 cents/kilowatt-hour (kWh) - almost three times the U.S. average of 15 cents/kWh. Renewable energy represents a small but growing power system contribution, although American Samoa relies almost entirely on imported fossil fuels.
ENERGY PROFILE American Samoa
developing areas. Energy self-sufficiency has been defined as total primary energy production divided by total primary energy supply. Energy trade includes all commodities in Chapter 27 of the Harmonised System (HS). Capacity utilisation is calculated as annual generation divided by year-end capacity x 8,760h/year. Avoided
American Samoa Energy Action Plan | PCREEE
Overview: This document outlines actions being taken to reduce American Samoa''s petroleum consumption. It describes the four near-term strategies selected by the American Samoa Renewable Energy Committee (ASREC) during action-planning workshops conducted in May 2016, and describes the steps that will need to be taken to implement those strategies.
American Samoa
Country name. conventional long form: American Samoa conventional short form: American Samoa abbreviation: AS etymology: the meaning of Samoa is disputed; some modern explanations are that the "sa" connotes "sacred" and "moa" indicates "center," so the name can mean "Holy Center"; alternatively, some assertions state that it can mean "place of
Territorial Energy Office
The Territorial Energy Office aims to provide the best management of energy resources within the Territory, strengthen energy efficiency and conservation, and fully utilize the use of renewable energy, and energy technologies to ensure the future
American Samoa Energy Strategies
Due to fluctuating energy prices, global competition is at its highest. In 2008, a global fuel price increase impacted American Samoan government budgets and when a tsunami hit in September 2009, it crippled American Samoa industry and government, and impacted the welfare of American Samoa''s citizens.
U.S Energy Atlas with total energy layers
American Samoa uses imported fossil fuels for almost all of the territory''s energy needs, including transportation, drinking and waste water treatment, and most (about 97% in 2021) of its electric power generation.
American Samoa Energy Strategies
By investing in green businesses and technologies, American Samoa can create sustainable growth, new jobs, and help lower energy prices. American Samoa''s strategic energy plan outlines the path toward participation in the new economic framework. The plan puts American Samoa at the forefront of progress, innovation, and change in the
Rising Sea Levels and the Increase of Shoreline Wave Energy at American
Abstract American Samoa is experiencing rapid relative sea level rise due to increases in global sea level and significant post-2009 earthquake land subsidence, endangering homes and critical infrastructure. Wave and water-level observations collected over a fringing reef at Faga''itua Bay, American Samoa, in 2017 reveal depth-limited shoreline sea-swell wave
ETI Energy Snapshot
Targets Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency Transportation In Place Proposed Prepared by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; NREL is operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
Rising sea levels and the increase of shoreline wave energy at American
American Samoa is experiencing rapid relative sea level rise due to increases in global sea level and significant post-2009 earthquake land subsidence, endangering homes and critical infrastructure. Wave and water-level observations collected over a fringing reef at Faga''itua Bay, American Samoa, in 2017 reveal depth-limited shoreline sea
Department of Energy
Recovery Act investments in American Samoa are supporting a broad range of clean energy projects, from energy efficiency and the smart grid to solar power and biofuels. Through these investments, American Samoa''s businesses, universities, non‐ profits, and local governments are creating quality jobs today and positioning American Samoa to play
American Samoa
American Samoa [c] is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the Polynesia region of the South Pacific Ocean.Centered on, it is 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the island country of Samoa, east of the International Date Line and the Wallis and Futuna Islands, west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 310 miles (500 km) south of Tokelau
Energy Action Plan
This document outlines actions being taken to reduce American Samoa'' s petroleum consumption. It describes the four near-term strategies selected by the American Samoa Renewable Energy Committee (ASREC) during action-planning workshops conducted in May 2016, and describes the steps that will need to be taken to implement those strategies.
Rising Sea Levels and the Increase of Shoreline Wave Energy at American
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Maimoana: American Samoa
Overview. Settled by seafaring explorers 3,000 years ago, the Samoa Archipelago is the cultural hub of the Polynesian wheel. American Samoa is the only U.S. territory south of the equator and is a true, off the beaten path paradise of rugged volcanic mountains, dramatic shorelines, empty beaches, colorful coral reefs, warm azure waters, and dense tropical forests.
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of shoreline wave energy at American Samoa Austin T. Barnes 1*, Janet M. Becker1, Kelley A. Tagarino2,3, William C. O''Reilly1, Mika Siegelman1, Philip R. Thompson 4,5 & Mark A. Merrield 1
WINDExchange: Wind Energy in American Samoa
American Samoa Energy Action Plan Sept. 30, 2016 Brochures & Fact Sheets. Energy Snapshot American Samoa June 30, 2015 Other. The Islands Playbook Jan. 1, 2015 Reports. American Samoa Energy Strategies Dec. 31, 2013 More Publications.
William Sword
Country Manager/ Engineer at Pacific Energy SouthWest Pacific · Enjoy travelling and to experience challenges working in an engineering and management capacity. Enjoy working with different people to promote change when needed and maintain status quo if required. Serving in fisheries management councils, and being a delegate to republican functions are other
Energy Action Plan
This 2016 Energy Action Plan builds upon the 2013 American Samoa Energy Action Plan1, provides a progress update on the 2013 priority actions (Table 1), and adds new priority actions (Table 2). This document is intended to evolve along
State and Community Energy Programs Project Map –
The American Samoa Territorial Energy Office is the managing agency of American Samoa''s Weatherization Assistance Program. Despite geographic isolation, high retail electricity rates, and vulnerability to natural disasters that
American Samoa: Unlocking Renewable Energy Potential
This factsheet provides a high-level overview of American Samoa''s power and transportation sectors - as well as territorial policies, challenges, and opportunities related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and resilience.
Samoa: Energy Country Profile
Samoa: Energy intensity: how much energy does it use per unit of GDP? Click to open interactive version. Energy is a large contributor to CO 2 – the burning of fossil fuels accounts for around three-quarters of global greenhouse gas
6 FAQs about [American Samoa eway energy]
Is American Samoa a renewable country?
American Samoa’s energy sector relies almost entirely on imported fossil fuels, although renewables represent a small but growing power system contribution. The territory possesses substantial solar energy resources, as well as wind and biomass resource potential.
Where does American Samoa get fuel?
Fuel for American Samoa comes from Singapore with Busan, South Korea as an alternate provider if needed. In the case of fuel disruption, Pacific Energy prioritizes serving ASPA to ensure power and water treatment services are not interrupted (Pacific Energy representative, personal communication, August 9, 2023).
How much does electricity cost in Samoa?
Average U.S. and American Samoa Electricity Prices (2022) ASPA rates are down slightly as of January 2024—approximately $0.41/kWh for residential and commercial customers and $0.38/kWh for industrial customers. ASPA’s total energy rates include a renewable energy flat rate charged at $0.002/kWh across all service types (ASPA 2024).
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.
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.