In the past few years the rate of solar installations in Hawai`i has doubled each year. The HECO utilities experienced peak energy use in 2004. Since then the demand for electricity from the grid has been dropping. Mayes introduced the concept of “cascading natural deregulation.” As the cost of renewable systems trends downward and electric […]
Survey: Effects of Sugarcane Burning
Created by Maui Tomorrow Foundation Have you or a member of your family or household been negatively impacted by sugarcane burning? We are working to put an end to this harmful practice, and we would love to hear your story. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Please use a separate form […]
Public Land Development Corporation
By Choon James for Civil Beat Senate Bill 1555 creating the PLDC was introduced by Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz on Jan. 26, 2011. William Aila, current chairman of the Department of Land and Natural Resources submitted testimony contrary to SB1555. At the Oahu public hearing on Aug. 29, 2012, former DLNR Chair, Laura Thielen, broke […]
You Made It Happen…
Maui Tomorrow Foundation is pleased to announce the $5,000 Piilani Promenade Legal Fund Matching Grant has been met! These generous gifts from you, our community, allowed us to present our case at last week’s state Land Use Commission and we were heard. Now we prepare for a contested case hearing. Will you help us […]
Life of the Land Testimony on Public Lands Devel. Corp.
Curtis: “The move to Public Private Partnerships can be more efficient but can lead away from proper oversight and regulation to a system of collusion. In its extreme, large corporations are in bed with and become the government. “
Sen. Roz Baker to Hold Meeting on Pu’unene Airport Master plan
Senator Rosalyn H. Baker District 5, South & West Maui Chair, Commerce and Consumer Protection State Capitol, Rm 230 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 808-586-6070 PRESS RELEASE August 15, 2012 Senator Roz Baker will host a public information meeting on the preparation of a Master Plan for the State lands in the ahupua`a of […]