SB120, f passed would reduce the distribution of a portion of the conveyance tax to the Land Conservation Fund. Argument in favor: The State needs money. Argument against: Frequently it’s assumed that environmental protection is a luxury, expendable in times of economic distress. This is false. The funds designated to Legacy Land Conservation (LLC) have […]
HB 1520 Will Help Residents Install Solar
House Bill 1520 requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider implementing on-bill financing that would allow residents to pay off clean energy purchases — like solar water heaters and photovoltaic panels — directly on their electric bill. This could really speed the uptake of clean energy by eliminating the need for a hefty upfront investment. […]
Maui’s Water Resources: A General Overview
Researched and Written by Lucienne de Naie and Marty McMahon, M.A. with assistance from Bobby Becker and Terry Reim Summary of Research conducted by Maui Tomorrow’s Ka Waiola Project 2002-2004 Made possible with support from Maui Tomorrow Foundation, Inc Hawaii Community Foundation, Tides Foundation, Patagonia Foundation, the County of Maui and many private donors. Draft […]
NY Times Writes About Lana’i & Moloka’i Wind Projects
“The official name given by the state government is the “Hawaii Interisland Renewable Energy Program — Wind.” The state’s dominant utility, Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. (HECO), prefers the more neutral “Interisland Wind.” Some critics call it the “Oahu Industrial Wind Power Plant on Lanai.” Still others know it simply as “Big Wind.” Regardless of its […]
Concerns Expressed About Auwahi Wind Farm
Sempra Generation and Ulupalakua Ranch reps held a public meeting on the proposed Auwahi Wind Farm and transmission line slated for the area above La Perouse. The project will use 15 430 feet high turbines are intended to generate 22MW daily which is expected to supply from 6-10% of Maui’s energy. Makena Resident Judith Michaels […]
P.A.T.H. Asks County for List of Public Right of Ways
Members of Public Access Trails of Hawaii appealed Tuesday to Mayor Alan Arakawa to provide an inventory of county roads, trails and accesses for public use. Arakawa said the county could produce a list of public roads and trails, but it also would need to include rules and warnings about accessing such areas. Read more […]