The long-time chief executive is retiring after 15 years.
A new co-op plans to reclaim some of its electricity ownership by bidding on a community-based renewable energy project.
Hawaii wants cleaner energy to fight climate change. The military wants renewable energy for fighting China.
Honolulu’s plastic reduction effort is eliminating fossil fuel waste, but also reflects the struggle to find a solution that’s both eco-friendly and convenient.
Regulators hope new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage systems will help prevent a future energy shortage.
Gov. David Ige’s Powering Past Coal Task Force has a broad mandate to look at statewide energy projects as Hawaii winds down a major coal plant.
But clean energy advocates and power producers are pushing back against new Honolulu City Council proposals meant to protect communities from large wind energy projects.
A new proposal to keep the electric plant operating is drawing strong opposition from clean-energy advocates.
Renewable energy companies say Honolulu’s plan to designate 12% of Oahu as “Important Agricultural Lands” could hinder the state’s ability to meet its clean energy goals.
Honolulu’s plastic reduction effort is eliminating fossil fuel waste, but also reflects the struggle to find a solution that’s both eco-friendly and convenient.
Regulators hope new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage systems will help prevent a future energy shortage.
Gov. David Ige’s Powering Past Coal Task Force has a broad mandate to look at statewide energy projects as Hawaii winds down a major coal plant.
But clean energy advocates and power producers are pushing back against new Honolulu City Council proposals meant to protect communities from large wind energy projects.
A new proposal to keep the electric plant operating is drawing strong opposition from clean-energy advocates.
Renewable energy companies say Honolulu’s plan to designate 12% of Oahu as “Important Agricultural Lands” could hinder the state’s ability to meet its clean energy goals.
The companies said the deal would not affect local customers, workers or management.
Hawaii island could be the first area in the state to exceed goals set by the Legislature and regulators for renewable energy.
This comes as the Navy has been working to get approval from the Environmental Protection Agency and Hawaii Department of Health to upgrade the facility’s World War II-era tanks.
