Ormat Technologies hopes to be drilling at least three exploration wells on the southwestern slope of Haleakala on Maui Island in Hawaii to determine the possibility of development on that location. Reported from Hawaii, Ormat Technologies is hoping to beginn drilling exploration wells on the island of Maui as early as next year to determine […]
Ellison Hires Energy Expert for Lana’i
(U.C. San Diego Press Release) The University of California, San Diego and Lānaʻi Resorts, LLC, announced today that Byron Washom, director of Strategic Energy Initiatives at UC San Diego, will lead a new initiative to transform the Hawaiian island of Lānaʻi into a model for sustainable energy. In his role as chief architect, Washom will […]
Community Solar Summit
SLIM host Solar Summit to educate Maui County residents and businesses about PV systems. Lunch will be provided for $5 with advanced reservations. Call or go online to reserve. Due to high demand, the Maui Solar Summit has changed locations from the college to the Castle Theater at the MACC. The hours are extended from […]
Energy Policy Links
From Henry Curtis, Life of the Land: The Life of the Land web site has recently posted the following Transcript of PUC Commissioner Michael Champley speaking at the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea on November 23, 2011. This presentation is a good starting point for understanding current energy issues in Hawai`i Transcript of PUC Chair Hermina […]
MECO Adding Kihei Substation and Power Line
At a public meeting with South Maui residents, MECO agreed to move the substation mauka of Kamali’i Elementary School and to consider undergrounding the wires mauka of Pi’ilani Hwy.
EPA Will Hold Workshop on Maui
Environmental Protection Agency officials are planning to conduct a series of public workshops focusing on “Green Street Strategies” and “Sustainable Strategies for Small Town and Rural Areas” and will hold a presentation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kahului Community Center. Maui County is one of 56 communities across the nation that will […]