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Kaheawa Wind 1 Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice published, 30-day comment period begins
The Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice for the Kaheawa Wind 1 Continued Use Project has been published and is now accepting public review and comment through Nov. 22.
Maui Students Earn Top Honors in First Wind Scholar Program
Maui’s Rysen Otomo, of Wailuku, earned the top scholarship award issued by First Wind, a US-based renewable energy company that operates the Kaheawa Wind I & II project above Māʻalaea.
Kaheawa Wind Farm Second Phase Goes Online
Commercial operations began yesterday for First Wind’s 21 megawatt Kaheawa Wind II project above Maalaea.
PHOTOS: Wind Turbines on Maui Roads
Images of the first transport of wind turbines and tower componets of First Winds’ Kaheawa wind farm above Maalaea are now available.
ROAD ADVISORY: Kaheawa Wind Turbine Transport Begins
Beginning today, January 13, First Wind will begin transporting large wind turbines from the Maui Research and Technology Park in Kihei to Kaheawa Wind II, a wind farm located above Ma’alaea.
Maui Students Receive $3,000 Scholarships from First Wind
Three Maui senior high schools students were among 15 recipients of $3,000 college scholarships from First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company with a projects on Maui and Oahu.
State Moves Closer in its Plan to Ship Wind Energy From Maui to Oahu
The state is seeking bids from companies interested in linking Maui County to Oahu using a system of undersea cables. The proposed project was unveiled a year ago when the state entered into an agreement with Hawaiian Electric companies to connect the islands into one electrical grid, allowing renewable wind power generated in Maui County […]
HECO Agrees to Buy Energy from First Wind’s Molokai Wind Farms
The governor joined officials with Castle & Cooke, First Wind Hawaii and Hawaiian Electric Company today in announcing an agreement that could lead to the construction of large wind farms on both Lanai and Molokai. The farms would feed into an inter-island cable system currently being discussed with plans to provide the clean energy via […]
Upcountry Sustainability Expo
Come and get the latest information available on the art and science of sustainability. Over 30 vendors are participating, including Maui Biodiesel, First Wind, Maui Electric, and the Dept. of Water Supply. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, The University of Hawaii, and the D. T. Fleming Arboretum will give practical advice regarding sustainable opportunities for […]
