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Lahaina Injection Wells – R1
By the end of 2013, the County must install a non-chlorine disinfection system at the Lahaina wastewater facility, to ensure that bacteria will not contaminate drinking water. In a…
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Solar PV: East Moloka’i Out of Luck
Molokai residents east of Kaunakakai who want to reap the benefits of installing small, renewable energy systems for their homes or businesses may be out of luck. Based on…
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Council Given 3 Water Future Choices
From the Maui News The County Council was presented three scenarios of the future of the Department of Water Supply on Tuesday. Director Dave Taylor said…
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Comments on Auwahi Wind EIS
SEMPRA’S Auwahi Wind Farm – PRELIMINARY FEIS Dick Mayer August…
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Nissan Leaf Could Power Home
Nissan says its new electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf, can provide emergency power to your home during a power failure or brownout (shortage). The charging system that takes power…
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Maui Planning Com. Accepts Auahi EIS
The Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday accepted the final environmental impact statement for the Auahi Wind farm to be built on the Southeast slopes of Haleakala by Sempra Energy. The…
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Superferry – an Economic Disaster for State and Federal Taxpayers
Reprinted from dmzhawaii.com: Taxpayers Stuck With Unsold Ferries in Default August 10, 2011 Bloomberg published an article about the wasteful Maritime Administration (MARAD) loan guarantee program, which…
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Council Approves EPA Settlement on Lahaina Injection Wells
In a unanimous vote, the council gave final approval to a bill authorizing the proposed settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over allegations that inadequately treated sewage injected…
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Bill to Add 3 New Rural Zoning Categories Advances
The Maui News Reports: Maui County Council members on Friday gave initial approval to a bill that would establish three new categories of rural zoning for…
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