David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Supreme Court Grills Hu Honua In Latest Appeal
The two-hour hearing delved into the tree-burning power project’s legal claims after the PUC denied its permit.
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Proposed $1 Billion Hydrogen Fuel Hub Signals A New Start For Reenergized Hawaii Agency
The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism floundered under the Ige administration.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Renewable Energy Projects Are Back On Track After Pandemic Lull
Supply chain challenges are easing, allowing Hawaii utilities to step up efforts to go green by 2045.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
New Community Solar Projects Slated For Molokai Could Lower Bills
A pair of solar plus battery energy projects will move forward on Molokai, pending the approval of state utility regulators.
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Opponents Of West Kauai Energy Project Want More Environmental Scrutiny
The solar-charged hydro power concept would be the first of its kind in the world.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Small Islands And Putin’s War Are Accelerating The Global Shift To Clean Energy in 2023
Watch for reforms including countries finding ways to reward consumers for efficiency and clean energy generation and allow the permitting of more smart grids.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Danny De Gracia: Now Is The Time For Hawaii To Prepare For A Fusion-Powered Future
It won’t take long for the fusion breakthrough to change the world, but Hawaii has some work to do.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Used Motor Oil Stockpile To Be Shipped Offshore Longterm
The state’s largest processor of used motor oil is at full capacity and will start shipping fluid out in the next few days.
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A Large Solar Storm Could Knock Out The Power Grid And The Internet. An Electrical Engineer Explains How
Geomagnetic storms have been recorded since the early 19th century and they will inevitably occur again.
Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat/2018
‘A Huge Mess’: Hawaii County Cracks Down On Hu Honua Permit Violations
The Department of Public Works has issued a violation notice to the biomass energy plant, but the company’s president says everything’s in order and will be sorted out soon.