Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat
Green Energy Group Ranks Honolulu Among The ‘Most Improved’ Cities
But the report calls on all cities to commit to energy policies that promote social and racial equity.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2019
How Solar Farms On Mountain Slopes Could Help Hawaii Meet Food Sustainability Goals
Building solar farms on steeper slopes would ease competition for land between the renewable energy and agriculture sectors, a new report shows.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
From ‘Sacred Place’ To ‘Dumping Ground,’ West Oahu Confronts A Legacy Of Landfills
Mental health professionals say the community is working to overcome the negative stereotypes associated with decades of hosting the island’s less desirable municipal facilities.
Doug Murray/FPL
How A Maui Solar Farm Reached An ‘Unprecedented’ Deal With Neighbors
Advocates say the agreement between a renewable energy company and a community group in West Maui could be a model for resolving disputes.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Sues State’s Largest Oil Refiner For Alleged Unpaid Taxes
The whistleblower suit against Par Hawaii could have repercussions for other companies operating in Hawaii’s foreign trade zones.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2017
Scott Seu Will Replace Connie Lau At Helm Of Hawaiian Electric Industries
The long-time chief executive is retiring after 15 years.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Molokai Has An Electricity Problem. This Co-Op Wants To Change That
A new co-op plans to reclaim some of its electricity ownership by bidding on a community-based renewable energy project.
Courtesy: Pat Cross/University of Hawaii
Here’s Why The Navy Is Betting On Wave Energy Research In Hawaii
Hawaii wants cleaner energy to fight climate change. The military wants renewable energy for fighting China.
Rafael Bergstrom
The Problem With Honolulu’s Single-Use Plastic Ban At Restaurants
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.
Matt Mallams/Earthjustice
Thousands Of New Rooftop Solar Systems Could Be Going Up On Oahu
Regulators hope new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage systems will help prevent a future energy shortage.