The wind industry has been likened to the wildcatters during the oil boom – risk takers seeking out ever more land on which to extract energy to fuel our nation’s power demands.While some energy companies have made efforts to be good corporate citizens, profits in the energy industry have attracted some players of dubious integrity. (Remember those ENRON traders caught on tape boasting about defrauding grandmothers?)
KCA Confronts County on Megamall
KCA Confronts Projected Development Plan Kihei Community Association members press for answers about proposed “big picture” for Mokulele corridor. “… what can we do to have a voice in the development?” From Maui Weekly May 24, 2012 Tom Blackburn-Rodriguez , The Maui Weekly Still reeling from its inability to as yet influence or stop the planned Pi’ilani […]
EPA: Public Hearing on Regional Haze Plan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding two public hearings on the proposed Clean Air Act Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan for Hawaii, one in Kahului, Maui on May 31 5:30-8:30 pm at MCC Pilina Multipurpose Room.
South Maui Plans – Let your voice be heard
Attend Council Meeting 9am Next Tuesday May 29 County Council Chambers 200 High St Wailuku If you can’t come: send comments to General Plan Committee gp.committee@mauicounty.us South Maui Alert: Four “NEW TOWNS” in South Maui? Your Voice is very much Needed on the “Maui Island Plan South Maui Maps” THIS MAY BE THE ONLY CHANCE […]
MECO Raises Rates
The Public Utilities Commission approved the interim agreement on Monday, which allows MECO to raise rates on Maui, Molokai and Lanai by an average of 3.2 percent, or $13.1 million. The increase reflects a previously owned agreement between MECO and the state Division of Consumer Advocacy. The PUC will continue to review details of the […]
NOTICE OF APPEAL AND REQUEST FOR CONTESTED CASE re Pi’ilani Promenade
NOTICE OF APPEAL AND REQUEST FORCONTESTED CASE, filed by: Maui TomorrowFoundation, Inc., South Maui Citizens forResponsible Growth and Daniel Kanahele In the Matter of: Decision of County of MauiPublic Works Director David Goode to IssueMass Grading Permit Numbers: G2012/0030and G2012/0039Affected Landowner and Properties: Pi`ilaniPromenade North, LLC, TMK No: (2) 3-9001-016; and Pi`ilani Promenade South, TMKNos.: […]