The Hawaii Renewable Energy Development Venture is seeking input from entrepreneurs, investors, and energy companies on development of its new energy accelerator program.

SPI Solar today announced it has acquired the rights to co-develop and construct 68 solar energy facilities across Hawaii totaling approximately 29 megawatts.

Simeon Tabieros of Kahului was the grand prize winner of a photovoltaic system valued at $15,000 from RevoluSun and Zippy’s Restaurants.

Maui Brewing Co. is partnering with Cogenra Solar on a solar cogeneration project at their Lahaina brewery.

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.

Maui Electric are seeking Public Utilities Commission approval on a program that would provide solar water heating savings at no upfront cost.

Hawaii is ranked No. 1 in the US for investment in energy savings performance contracting for public buildings per capita, according to the Energy Services Coalition.

The newly-formed Maui chapter of Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) will be hold its inaugural meeting on the UH Maui College campus next month.

Pacific Biodiesel Inc. and Maui Pacific Solar, Inc. will receive a combined total of $115,156 in grants and $190,000 in loan guarantees for two very different energy projects.

Maui businesses and non-profits now have another solar power option as SolarCity, a national solar provider, expands services to Hawaii.