Living lightly on the land was not just vital to Kona Village’s redevelopment; it was a pledge to the lineal descendants of Kaʻūpūlehu. A vibrant example of Rosewood Sustains, the resort is one of the largest privately owned microgrids in the state, using solar power provided by over 8,000 solar panels on two acres. Kona Village also has a zero-waste initiative with a reverse osmosis and wastewater treatment plants on-site, thus cementing the resort as a leader in green hospitality.