On Monday, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission issued a decision approving Maui Electric Company’s interim rate increase request allowing a 3.16% rate increase.

Business owners will be given the chance to learn about tools and strategies that can be implemented to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy use in their businesses.

On Tuesday, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved an amended power purchase contract between Kaheawa Wind Power, LLC and Maui Electric Company.

With the installation of 200 new electric vehicle charging stations in 80 locations across state, Hawaii becomes the nation’s leader.

Mayor Alan Arakawa was the first person to use the new “Level 2″ electric vehicle charge station now open at the AAAAA Rent-A-Space in Honokowai.

The State of Hawaii has added another $350,000 to the electric vehicle (EV) Ready Rebate Program and pushed the deadline for participation back to November.

Better Place today announced that it is activating the largest electric car charging network in Hawaii, offering drivers free charging through the end of 2012.

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) this week reported net income for the full year of 2011 was $138.2 million, up from $113.5 million for 2010.

Ben Sullivan, the Kauai County Energy Coordinator, will speak on Feb 16 at a presentation luncheon sponsored by the County of Maui and the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui.

Kihei Charter School’s Energy & Sustainability Learning Center is sponsoring a competition challenging Mauians to design visionary energy and sustainability exhibits.