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State prevails in federal lawsuit that had sought to block Hawaiʻi’s claims against major fossil fuel companies
The state of Hawaiʻi today secured a significant legal victory in federal court, with the US District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi issuing an order dismissing a lawsuit filed by the United States, that sought to stop Hawaiʻi’s separate lawsuit filed in state court against major fossil fuel companies.
Survey says isle residents support expanding renewable energy in Hawaiʻi
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.
Hawaiian Electric, Innergex end contract for Paeahu Solar in South Maui
Hawaiian Electric and developer Innergex Renewable Energy have terminated an agreement for a planned grid-scale solar and battery storage project in South Maui. According to HECO, the project was hit with lengthy delays resulting from the developer’s legal challenges and pandemic-related cost and supply-chain issues. Of five solar projects approved on Maui since 2018, only one is being built.
Maui Climate Change Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies Remanded Back to State Court
The County of Maui filed the lawsuit in Hawaii state court against the fossil fuel companies for costs allegedly associated with the impacts of climate change.
Maui County Files Suit Against Fossil Fuel Companies for Costs of Surviving Climate Change
“It might be a David vs Goliath case, but someone has to take a stand and oil companies need to pay for the damage they knowingly caused,” Mayor Victorino said. “Our ‘rock’ is science, which clearly shows the impacts of burning fossil fuels have led to sea level rise and other environmental impacts that will get worse, perhaps much worse, in the years ahead.”
Maui Council Unanimously Backs Mayor’s Request to Sue Big Oil
Maui County Council Moves to Sue Big Oil: Unanimous vote approves litigation to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for climate costs
Maui Takes Lead Against Large Oil Companies, Honolulu Follows Suit
Mayor Michael Victorino this morning applauded the Honolulu City Council for unanimously passing a measure Tuesday to sue large oil companies and seek compensation for what he is calling “the damaging effects of climate change to the Hawaiian Islands.”