The foundation’s vision of moving Hawaii to 100 percent renewable energy is now central to the state’s energy plan — and has some traction on the mainland.

The plan includes building up to 16 turbines in the Waianae mountains to pay for a massive land restoration project.

The state’s largest power utility is preparing for a surge in ownership of EVs during the next 30 years.

The governor nominates Jennifer Potter to replace Lorraine Akiba as of July 1 on the Public Utilities Commission.

The Public Utilities Commission staff is overloaded and lacks the proper tools and guidance, according to a state report.

Hawaiian Electric Co. needs to upgrade its distribution system to accommodate mushrooming rooftop solar.

The Trump administration recently decided to impose a 30 percent duty on imported solar panels to help U.S. panel makers.

A new Community-Based Renewable Energy program is designed to open the door for people previously shut out of the solar market

As solar systems and battery storage gain popularity, some say Hawaii’s law needs to catch up with the technology.

Burning more discards could save money as recycling gets more expensive, but environmentalists say it’s the cost of caring for the planet.