Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2020
Why Doesn’t Honolulu Recycle More?
Government contracts, geography and economics make it difficult to increase recycling on the island.
Honua Ola Bioenergy
Regulators Nix No-Bid Contract For Big Island Power Plant
After more than a decade of regulatory machinations, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission dealt what might be a death blow to Hu Honua.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
A Setback For Clean Energy? No More Free Parking For Electric Vehicles
Advocates say incentives like parking and rebates are needed to encourage the use of EVs in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaiian Electric Details Proposed Projects
The company provided information on 16 renewable energy projects, including nine on Oahu.
Douglas Peebles
Battery Farm Could Replace Coal Plant
The proposed project would occupy 8 acres near an industrial park.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Oahu Coal Plant Vows To Reduce Carbon Emissions
AES Hawaii’s announcement came after the Sierra Club filed suit asking the state to impose a lower standard required by law.
Courtesy Department of Land and Natural Resources
Senators Put Off Vote For Land Board Nominee
Opponents of the wind farms in Kahuku voiced opposition to his confirmation.
Tracy Wright Corvo
Hawaii Senate Confirms Leo Asuncion To Public Utilities Commission
Gov. David Ige’s appointee will serve a six-year term on the regulatory agency.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
16 New Solar Farms For Hawaii But Utility Won’t Say Where Exactly
The public might have to wait 30 days for details of plans for 16 solar-plus-storage or standalone storage projects on three islands
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Lawsuit: Closed-Door Board Of Ed Meeting Violated Sunshine Law
The new Kahuku wind turbine project is at the heart of a dispute over Hawaii’s open meetings law.