San Diego-based Sempra Generation, developers of solar, wind and natural gas energy projects, recently formed Sempra Renewables, a subsidiary to oversee its planned 21-megawatt Auahi Wind project in southeastern Maui, according to spokesman Scott Kreider. The project is currently under review by federal agencies, Maui County and the state. Pending approval, construction is slated to […]
Awahi Wind Farm County Permits Approved
From Maui News The Maui Planning Commission unanimously approved permits Tuesday for Auwahi Wind Energy to build and operate eight 428-foot-tall wind turbines on Ulupalakua Ranch land. Two dozen people testified on the proposed special use and special management area permits, and none were opposed to the project, according to planner Ann Cua. Some testifiers […]
I Aloha Moloka’i Video
Note: Maui Tomorrow presents this video to bring you diverse opinions on hot topics of Maui County. This film was created for the group on Moloka’i which opposes the Wind Farm. Video Website
County Wants Wind Power to Pump Water in Haiku
Maui County is looking to install a wind generator to produce up to 100kw for water pumping in a site near Kaupakalua Road in Haiku. The administration says that water pumping is a major electricity user and that using renewable energy will both save money and offset fossil fuel. Contractors have until Nov 2 to […]
Maui Based Champley appointed to PUC
Maui Now reports that Maui-based energy consultant, Michael Champley of Kahakuloa Energy Advisors, LLC has been appointed to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). According to Disappeared News: He founded Kahakuloa in 2007, registered it in Michigan in 2008 and in Hawai`i in 2010. In Hawai`i, Mr. Champley serves on the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI) Working […]
Pattern & Bio-Logical Capital to Bid on Moloka’i Big Wind
Pacific Business News reports that Molokai Renewables, a joint venture between Pattern Energy and Bio-Logical Capital, plans on submitting a bid when the final request for proposals is issued by Hawaiian Electric Co.next month, according to Bio-Logical Capital Hawaii Vice President Keiki-Pua Dancil.