#alternative energy

More than 90% of island residents support more alternative energy in the Hawaiian Islands, according to a survey commissioned by the Ulupono Initiative and released during the 11th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference on Maui.

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

The Westin Ka`anapali Ocean Resort Villas received a conservation and energy efficiency incentive check of $215,657 from Hawaii Energy today.

Commercial operations began yesterday for First Wind’s 21 megawatt Kaheawa Wind II project above Maalaea.

The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority has been given a $3 million federal economic development grant for alternative energy and biotechnology research.

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

Beginning on April 30, Willie Nelson’s birthday, the fuel at Pacific Biodiesel’s retail pump on Maui is being sold as the brand named BioWillie Biodiesel.

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.

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

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.

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.

A Hawaii couple took delivery today of the first Mitsubishi Motor’s 100% electric vehicle made especially for North America.

State officials joined Governor Neil Abercrombie and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization President Hideo Hato today in the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the State of Hawaii and NEDO.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF) has announced five additions to the list of the Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawaii, including Ka’a Ahupua’a on Lanai, which is also the site of a planned wind farm.

The Maui-based Bio-Beetle ECO Car Rental company located in Kahului has expanded its business to include all-electric vehicles.

Last Friday, Hawaiian Electric Company submitted to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for at least 200 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects.