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$241M solar energy project to power 18,000 Maui homes moving through permitting process
The Kūihelani Solar Phase 2 project needs to complete the permitting process before federal tax credits expire next year due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Governor Green named to the 2025 Time100 Climate list
Gov. Josh Green has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most influential leaders in the world driving climate action, innovation and resilience.
Public input sought for state climate action plan
Rising seas, higher temperatures and growing wildfire, flood and drought risks are among the challenges facing Hawai‘i because of global climate change.
Keynote speakers announced for upcoming 9th annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference
The 9th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference on May 10 and 12 will feature two keynote speakers: Abigail Anthony, Commissioner of the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, and Amy Myers Jaffe, Research Professor and Managing Director of the Climate Policy Lab at the Fletcher School of Tufts University.
Hawaiian Electric seeking proposals for shared solar projects
Hawaiian Electric is seeking project proposals to provide customers with low- and moderate-incomes on Maui, O‘ahu and the Big Island with the opportunity to participate in a shared solar program.
Hawaiian Electric hits 38% renewable energy in 2021; Maui County at 50%
Maui County’s renewable energy production was up in 2021. But the percentage of renewable energy used for total utility sales decreased slightly to 50.2% in 2021 compared to 50.8% in 2020. This decrease was due to electric sales rising by 9% with the return of tourists following the pandemic shutdown.
Hawaiian Electric Striving for 70% Carbon Reduction by 2030, Zero Emissions by 2045
With the global urgency to slow climate change, Hawaiian Electric has set a goal by 2030 to cut carbon emissions from power generation 70% compared to 2005 levels and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045 or sooner.
Hawaiian Electric in Maui County Reached 50% Renewable Energy for 2020
Hawaiian Electric announced Maui County for the first time hit the 50 percent mark in its renewable portfolio standard, at 50.8 percent, with a mix of solar, wind and biofuels.
Maui Renewable Energy Project Would Enable Retirement of the Kahului Plant in 2024
Hawaiian Electric announced Wednesday that it has submitted eight new renewable energy projects to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for review. If approved, the projects could produce lower-cost electricity, advance clean energy and phase out coal consumption in Hawai’i – enabling the retirement of the Kahului plant.
Hawai‘i Ranks in Top 25 States Leading the Charge on Renewable Energy
Hawaiʻi is among the top 25 states leading the charge on renewable energy, according to a new study compiled by finance website, SmartAsset.
Maui Wind Energy Initiatives Focus of Talk Story
Maui Wind Energy Initiatives Focus of Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce November Talk Story Event
Maui County Joins Drive Electric Hawaiʻi Initiative
The initiative aims to accelerate the cost-effective electrification of transportation in all passenger, public and fleet vehicles.
PUC Approves Community Solar Program
The Public Utilities Commission issued a decision directing Hawaiʻi’s electric utilities to implement a community-based renewable energy program