From the Star Advertiser: The Public Utilities Commission ordered Hawaiian Electric Co. Thursday to seek new bidders to develop half of the large-scale wind energy project proposed for Molokai and Lanai. The order follows a series of events in which HECO dropped Boston-based First Wind LLC from the project because it missed a March deadline […]
10 More Ag Inspectors for Oahu
Governor Abercrombie is increasing Ag Inspectors at Honolulu International Airport by 10 positions to help fight the spread of invasive species. This restores some positions lost when former Governor Lingle cut the Agricultural Inspection staff two years ago. None of the restored positions affect Kahului Harbor or Kahului Airport. Maui has 13 state agricultural inspectors, […]
Proposed Kula PV facility
Moses Medeiros,of Applied Technical Services in Kihei, told the Maui News that he is consulting on a project to explore building a 30-acre PV with low-profile, mini wind turbines in a former Upcountry pineapple field. According to the Maui News, the anonymous group is keeping their identities secret until their permits and contracts are in […]
KCC Presents S. Maui Water Issues
Kihei Charter Middle school at 41 E Lipoa featuring water expert, Robin Knox.
Governor Signs House Bill 1520
Governor Abercrombie signed House Bill 1520. This bill is intended to help more homeowners and renters access and afford clean energy by allowing them to pay for the cost of renewable energy and conservation projects which lower their electric consumption on their electric bill. Similar programs have been set up in other states. HB 1520 directs the […]
Star Advertiser: Open Books on Big Wind
Open the books on wind-energy plans Editorial in the Star Advertiser July 13, 2011 Few issues brought before the state Public Utilities Commission have deserved as much scrutiny as the proposal to transmit energy from windmills on Lanai and Molokai to Oahu. The commission has made the right decision in allowing Maui County and the […]