Proposed Merger of NextEra and Hawaiian Electric Companies Maui’s People Need an Electric Utility that will Represent the Public Interest The Maui Tomorrow Foundation is focused on creating a better and more sustainable future for Maui. We are pleased that the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has chosen to start their public listening sessions regarding the proposed NextEra/HEI merger this […]
Maui Energy Conference 2015
During the Maui Energy Conference, Maui-Tomorrow director, Irene Bowie and Pacific Biodiesel’s Kelly King participated in a panel discussion. While agreeing on the need for more outreach and education for the community, Bowie said private companies, including the utility, have not always been transparent even when they do present their plans to the public and this inhibits […]
HECO drops undersea cable plan
According to Pacific Business News, HECO is not including the interisland electric cable in their new plan. According to the article gubernatorial candidate, Duke Aiona, says he supports the undersea cable. Maui Electric Power Supply Improvement Plan Hawai’i Electric Light Power Supply Improvement Plan Hawaiian Electric Power Supply Improvement Plan Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Distributed Generation […]
HECO submits new plan – delays substantial rooftop solar increases
On April 28, 2014 the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC” or “Commission”) ordered the Hawaiian Electric Companies (“HECO Companies”) to develop and implement major improvement action plans to aggressively pursue energy cost reductions, proactively respond to emerging renewable energy integration challenges, improve the interconnection process for customer-sited solar photovoltaic (“PV”) systems, and embrace customer demand […]
EMF from Submarine Cables and Oahu-Maui Island Routing Options
NextGen’s write-up of the meeting held to discuss the Interisland electric cable can be read here: NEEH Presentation on Sept 18, 2013
I Aloha Moloka’i: Bottom Up Energy Planning
From the Civil Beat article by Larry Tool “IAM is a nonprofit, volunteer community organization, originally formed to oppose the Big Wind turbines slated for Molokai’s West End. Two years ago we were approached by Molokai Ranch, our largest landowner. The Ranch wanted to discuss other issues of concern to the community. We promised we […]