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).

Why are electricity prices spiking in American Samoa?

Electricity prices in American Samoa are subject to global commodities market fluctuations and fuel surcharges. The average price of electricity to ASPA end-use customers in cents/kWh decreased from 2012 to 2021 before spiking in 2022 due to an increase in global fuel prices (EIA 2023c).

What is American Samoa's energy policy?

American Samoa is committed to leveraging these and other federal funding opportunities to advance its energy goals and priorities moving forward. American Samoa’s energy policy landscape constitutes a blend of multilateral agreements, strategic plans, rules, regulations, and dedicated offices.

How much solar power does American Samoa have?

Of the 5 MW of ASPA’s grid-connected solar PV capacity, 4.1 MW is utility scale and 900 kW is distributed across rooftops. American Samoa’s smaller islands are moving toward a combination of solar, batteries, and diesel generators.

Does American Samoa have an environmental justice grant?

In 2021, American Samoa became the first U.S. territory to receive an Environmental Justice grant under the EPA’s State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement program. The EPA granted the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency $200,000 to address COVID 19-related air quality issues across the island of Tutuila (EPA 2021).