HB1520 – Resident Finance of Solar etc.

HB1520 – This measure would would direct the PUC to implement an on-bill financing program which would allow residential electrical utility customers to finance purchases of…

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Specifics of SB367 on undersea cable clarified

Viewpoint in the Maui News March 27, 2011 – By ROBIN KAYE Regarding the recent state House panels meetings on the proposed undersea cable (The Maui News,…

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The price of wind

Article from the Honolulu Star Advertiser A project in Kahuku enjoyed widespread support, but planned endeavors on Lanai and Molokai face opposition By Alan Yonan Jr. FIRST WIND LLC First Wind energy…

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OWIS Study on Wind Farms

Oahu Wind Integration Study (OWIS) conducted by the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawaii at Manoa,

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Geothermal on Ulapalakua Ranch?

Geothermal Generation at Ulupalakua? by Karen Chun Maui is blessed with abundant renewable energy resources such as wind and…

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Thielan: HECO wants to socialize cable cost, privatize any profit

By Rep. Cynthia Thielen POSTED:  Mar 24, 2011 Honolulu Star Advertiser If the majority of the lawmakers and Hawaiian Electric Co. get their way under Senate Bill…

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Editorial: State utility grid desirable but help small-scale users, too

Honolulu Star Advertiser Editorial Global news events of recent weeks remind us why wise energy policy at the local level is so crucial. Hawaii, the state…

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Require New Construction to be Photovoltaic-Ready

SB 181 SD1 – Requires all new buildings to contain design components for the later installation of a photovoltaic system Submit Testimony This bill would add an…

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Bill Asks PUC to Consider Sustainability

HB 1517 HD1 and SB 1482 SD1 – Requiring the PUC to reduce Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuels Submit testimony This measure requires the Public Utilities Commission…

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Moloka’i Ranch Wind Farm

Molokai Ranch lays out options while seeking community input on wind energy project Posted on March 3,…

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