Hilton Head Island is actively encouraging green energy use through several town-led initiatives and partnerships with utilities, focusing on expanding renewable energy at public facilities, promoting eco-friendly practices for events and meetings, supporting clean power generation, and raising environmental awareness.
Environmental Sustainability Initiatives, Hilton Head Island
Key strategies include:
Expanded use of renewable energy at municipal facilities: The Town has increased its utilization of solar and other renewables at public buildings.
Green energy for large events: Major events, such as the RBC Heritage PGA Tour tournament, are powered with Green Power sourced from renewables like landfill gas and solar, supplied by Palmetto Electric and Santee Cooper.
Renewable Natural Gas Project: Hilton Head participates in regional initiatives harnessing renewable natural gas, enhancing air and water quality while reducing emissions.
Adoption of green building practices: All new capital projects aim to integrate green building standards and materials to reduce energy consumption.
Sustainability awareness campaigns: The Town has engaged local schools and visitors to raise awareness about green energy and coastal conservation.
Meet Green program: This program encourages eco-friendly practices for meetings and events, supporting waste reduction, recycling, and energy efficiency among local businesses, event planners, and tourists.
Public-private cooperation: Partnerships with Santee Cooper and Palmetto Electric have expanded the supply of renewable energy to the island and backed community green initiatives.
Recent strategic plans emphasize continued progress toward greater sustainability, including expanding public solar infrastructure and further environmental protections.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.santeecooper.com/About/Integrated-Resource-Plan/presentations/Santee-Cooper-2025-IRP-Update.pdf)
[2](https://islands.irena.org/Events)
[3](https://www.facebook.com/townofhhi/posts/-strategic-action-plan-goal-9-protect-and-enhance-environmental-sustainabilityhi/1235686585259358/)
[4](https://www.santeecooper.com/global-news/2025/040325-Heritage-Green-Power-Event.aspx)
[5](https://www.herehiltonhead.com/renewable-natural-gas-south-carolina/)
