Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Clean Energy Transition Faces Steep Hurdles, Study Finds
Some industries, especially transportation, face unique challenges in weaning off fossil fuels.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Puna Geothermal Plant Runs Into Problems Ramping Up Production
The utility that buys power from the plant has asked regulators for a temporary pause in proceedings.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
He Was A Solar Industry Advocate. Now He’s On The PUC. That Doesn’t Sit Well With Hawaiian Electric
Colin Yost says he’s committed to fairness and impartiality in decision-making including when it comes to the state’s largest electric company.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Longtime Geothermal Critics Refuse to Back Down As Puna Plant Eyes Expansion
Ongoing health, safety and cultural concerns have still not been addressed.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Electricity Rate Shock Hits City Hall Too
Global oil prices have caused Honolulu’s utility bills to jump nearly $20 million this year.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Big Island’s First Large-Scale Solar Farm Starts Operating
The Waikoloa plant is expected to lower residential monthly utility bills by $5.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
US Renewable Power Surged Ahead Of Coal For The First Time Last Year
Experts say the trend still isn’t fast enough to stop the worst impacts of climate change.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Solar Project Stokes Concerns About Climate-Fueled Fire And Flooding Risks
The Paeahu solar farm, located in a dryland forest, would operate a short distance from a residential subdivision.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Henry Curtis Has Been A ‘Thorn In The Side’ Of Developers And Power Company Execs For 30 Years
The longtime Life of the Land leader reflects on decades of pushing his clean energy and environmental justice agenda.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Climate Experts Highlight Positive Points In An Otherwise Dire International Report
The United Nations leader has called for countries to do “everything, everywhere, all at once.”