#Clean Energy Hawaii
Hawai‘i Energy program secures 3-year, $127M contract to continue conservation work
Leidos, the state’s Hawai‘i Energy program administrator, has been awarded a new three-year contract by the Public Utilities Commission to continue managing Hawai‘i’s energy conservation efforts, according to an announcement on Thursday.
Rooftop solar and battery storage on Hawaiian Electric grids reach historic milestone
Hawaiian Electric announced today that customer-sited rooftop solar and battery storage connected to its grids have surpassed 1 gigawatt of generating capacity — the equivalent of about 100 million LED lightbulbs.
Rep. Case votes against FY26 appropriation bills over cuts to housing and clean energy
US Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaiʻi) voted against two major spending bills in the House Appropriations Committee this week, citing cuts to federal housing, transportation and clean energy programs despite securing key funding for Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i, Maui Benefits from Increased Federal Funding Bill
Spending Bill Includes Millions In New and Increased Funding For Veterans’ Health Care, Clean Energy, and Native Hawaiian Education and Health Care Programs
Gabbard’s Act to 100% Clean Energy Economy Gains National Momentum
The legislation will put the United States on a pathway to replace fossil fuels with 100% clean energy generation and use by 2035.
Ige to Discuss Renewable Energy at Washington Post Forum
Governor David Ige is traveling to Washington DC where he will speak about Hawaiʻi’s renewable energy efforts during a “Powering Cities” forum hosted by the Washington Post on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. During his visit, the governor will also meet with federal officials on affordable housing, transportation and tourism.
Hawaiʻi’s New 100% Renewable Energy Goal is Most Aggressive in Country
Governor David Ige today signed into law four energy bills, including one that strengthens Hawaiʻi’s commitment to clean energy by directing the state’s utilities to generate 100% of their electricity sales from renewable energy resources by 2045.
Arakawa: Leaders Formalize Joint Sustainability Commitment
In an effort to achieve a culture of sustainability in the islands, Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa joined his mayoral colleagues across the state, Governor Neil Abercrombie, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in jointly launching the Aloha+ Challenge.
New Mobile App Pinpoints Electric Vehicle Stations
A new mobile app, unveiled by the State of Hawaiʻi, pinpoints locations and provides mapping directions to the growing network of EV charging stations across the state.
Lānaʻi Wind Project Expected to Surface at Public Meetings
The US Department of Energy hosts a public scoping meeting in Kahului tonight to discuss alternative energy projects that support the state in its goal of achieving 70% clean energy by 2030.
Hawai’i Launches Clean Energy Partnership with China
The program sets up a process where clean energy investors and developers from China are referred to the Hawai’i State Energy Office. From there, state officials work to facilitate matchmaking with Hawai’i clean energy partners that are in need of capital or development partners.