Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Report: Hawaii Is Still Heavily Dependent On Fossil Fuels
Three-quarters of electric production came from petroleum and coal in 2019.
Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat/2018
Lawsuit: Hu Honua ‘A Fiasco From The Beginning’
A lawsuit filed in a California court involving investors in the Big Island power plant reveals its lead investor is now skeptical of the beleaguered project.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
What Has The Pandemic Taught Us About Climate Change?
Some say systematic failures to respond to COVID-19 reveal just how challenging it will be to stop climate change, while others see reasons for hope.
Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2020
How Is Oahu’s Trash Impacting the Waianae Coast?
Debates within the Nanakuli and Maili community about a possible landfill expansion are heating up.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
Waypoints: Charting Hawaii’s Course For A Resilient Future
We have the incredible opportunity to reimagine what is possible for our islands and our future.
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.