The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving the University of Hawaii $6 million over four years to create locally produced renewable energy.

The university plans to partner with other universities and private companies to develop high-yielding biofuel feedstocks and establish advanced local biofuel production processes.

Hawaii currently meets 90 percent of its energy needs through imported fossil fuels and has the nation’s highest electric costs.

Read more about how the grant will be utilized to increase the state’s energy security by clicking here.