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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.

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 American Samoa have net metering laws?

American Samoa adopts net-metering laws to allow small renewable energy generators (installed primarily for on-site use) to receive surplus generation credits (EIA 2023a).

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.

What will American Samoa do with the data?

American Samoa plans to make these data available to the public, to students of the Finafinau Group (an island community-service project focused on environmental conservation and resilience), and to all other interested parties for science projects and related activities (American Samoa Governor’s Office 2023a).

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.