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Plug Pulled On Solar Farm Planned For South Maui David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Plug Pulled On Solar Farm Planned For South Maui

Paeahu Solar was proposed five years ago but faced opposition from local residents.

Defunct Big Island Tree-Burning Plant Seeks $1 Billion In Damages From Hawaiian Electric Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Defunct Big Island Tree-Burning Plant Seeks $1 Billion In Damages From Hawaiian Electric

Lawyers for Hu Honua say in federal court papers that the utility has engaged in illegal anticompetitive behavior.

Hawaiian Home Lands Seeks $6M To Test For Geothermal Power Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Home Lands Seeks $6M To Test For Geothermal Power

Research identifies DHHL lands in three areas of the Big island that show promise for development for geothermal power production.

Utility Regulators Are Still Waiting To Take A Hard Look At Hawaiian Electric David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Utility Regulators Are Still Waiting To Take A Hard Look At Hawaiian Electric

The Public Utilities Commission is required by law to conduct an investigation after a utility accident causing loss of life.

Hundreds Still Without Power As Hawaiian Electric Rebuilds Lahaina Infrastructure Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Hundreds Still Without Power As Hawaiian Electric Rebuilds Lahaina Infrastructure

Extended power outages are expected to continue in neighboring communities as the work continues.

Hawaiian Electric Industries Hires Utility Bankruptcy Expert As CFO David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Electric Industries Hires Utility Bankruptcy Expert As CFO

Investment banker Scott DeGhetto will be paid about $1.5 million for a 15-month gig.

‘The Wildfire Litigation Industry’ Takes On Hawaiian Electric David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

‘The Wildfire Litigation Industry’ Takes On Hawaiian Electric

The outcome of numerous lawsuits will affect victims, shareholders and, potentially, 470,000 customers statewide.

Regulators Push Hawaiian Electric On Liability Insurance Coverage Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Regulators Push Hawaiian Electric On Liability Insurance Coverage

Hawaiian Electric is facing numerous lawsuits over the Maui fires and questions are being asked about the companies ability to pay any successful claims.

Thousands Of Hawaii Classrooms Lack AC. The DOE Won’t Say Which Ones Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Thousands Of Hawaii Classrooms Lack AC. The DOE Won’t Say Which Ones

Teachers say they are frustrated by a lack of transparency about how many units need to be installed and where.

Is Hu Honua’s Energy Future Tied To Hydrogen? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Is Hu Honua’s Energy Future Tied To Hydrogen?

Newly reissued county permits and the mayor's recent remarks have left Big Island community members wondering what's next.