By Rep. Cynthia Thielen POSTED: Mar 24, 2011 Honolulu Star Advertiser If the majority of the lawmakers and Hawaiian Electric Co. get their way under Senate Bill 367 — the bill designed to finance an interisland cable — the Oahu ratepayer will be solely responsible for the cost of the project, predicted to cost somewhere […]
Editorial: State utility grid desirable but help small-scale users, too
Honolulu Star Advertiser Editorial Global news events of recent weeks remind us why wise energy policy at the local level is so crucial. Hawaii, the state that’s most dependent on fossil fuels for its electricity and other energy needs, has watched helplessly as unrest in the Middle East increased the volatility of oil markets — […]
Require New Construction to be Photovoltaic-Ready
SB 181 SD1 – Requires all new buildings to contain design components for the later installation of a photovoltaic system Submit Testimony This bill would add an insignificant cost to construction (experts say as little as $100 per building), but it would greatly assist future residents if they decide to save a little money and […]
Bill Asks PUC to Consider Sustainability
HB 1517 HD1 and SB 1482 SD1 – Requiring the PUC to reduce Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuels Submit testimony This measure requires the Public Utilities Commission in its deliberations to actively consider the need to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels through energy efficiency and increased renewable energy generation. This measure improves prior […]
Moloka’i Ranch Wind Farm
Molokai Ranch lays out options while seeking community input on wind energy project Posted on March 3, 2011 by molokainews By David Lichtenstein, The Molokai News. Peter Nicholas, CEO of Molokai Properties Limited, opens up to the community about wind farm proposals. Molokai Ranch has spoken and the speculation can end: The company which owns the […]
$250 rebate for Maui for ENERGY STAR® refrigerators
Hawaii Energy, the State’s energy conservation and efficiency program, will offer a limited time $250 rebate for ENERGY STAR® refrigerators purchased from local appliance retailers for residents of Hawaii and Maui counties beginning March 7, 2011. Hawaii Energy hopes to lessen Hawaii and Maui county households’ utility costs and reduce energy consumption through this offering. […]