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COVID-19 Crisis Poses Risks For Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Plans Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2016

COVID-19 Crisis Poses Risks For Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Plans

Even the most optimistic solar developer said extended disruptions to projects will have unavoidable consequences.

Residents And Policymakers Battle Over Hawaii Wind Energy Projects Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Residents And Policymakers Battle Over Hawaii Wind Energy Projects

Some policymakers want to keep wind turbines away from homes but energy developers say there’s not much room to maneuver on a small island.

Is Climate Change Affecting The Spread Of Disease? Courtesy: Bret Nainoa Mossman/MFBRP

Is Climate Change Affecting The Spread Of Disease?

A warming climate could negatively impact Hawaii residents’ ability to fight off diseases like the flu and COVID-19, and will enable the spread of more ailments.

Hawaiian Electric Puts Activist Fund Manager On Board Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Hawaiian Electric Puts Activist Fund Manager On Board

The once-critical investor changed his tone on Wednesday.

Hawaii’s Push For Renewable Energy Could Stall Over Public Opposition To Facilities Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii’s Push For Renewable Energy Could Stall Over Public Opposition To Facilities

Hawaiian Electric says it sees growing issues concerning land use and where to site projects.

Investor: Changes At Hawaiian Electric ‘Can Happen Fast’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Investor: Changes At Hawaiian Electric ‘Can Happen Fast’

A activist shareholder says Hawaiian Electric could be a case study for environmental sustainability.

Lanai In Talks To Buy Grid From Hawaiian Electric Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Lanai In Talks To Buy Grid From Hawaiian Electric

The move, the parties say, aims to help create micro grids powered by renewable energy and lower electricity costs.

Ewa Wind Farm Seeking Community Input Gill Ewa Lands LLC

Ewa Wind Farm Seeking Community Input

The large project is awaiting word from Hawaiian Electric.

The New NextEra? HECO Is Fighting This Mainland Firm’s Bid For Control Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

The New NextEra? HECO Is Fighting This Mainland Firm’s Bid For Control

Hawaiian Electric Industries faces an aggressive campaign by a $15 billion hedge fund used to getting its way.

HECO Names New CEO As It Begins Major Renewable Energy Push Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2017

HECO Names New CEO As It Begins Major Renewable Energy Push

Over the next three years on Oahu alone, HECO expects it will need wind and solar projects with a footprint 29 times the size of Aloha Stadium.