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Gov. Green signs executive order to expedite development of renewable energy in the state of Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed an executive order on Monday aimed at accelerating the state’s renewable energy development in response to federal uncertainty and concerns about grid stability. The order moves Hawaiʻi’s Renewable Portfolio Standards target from 2045 to 2035, alongside other key directives.
Independent Energy President Makes $50,000 Donation to Maui Wildfire Relief
The president of solar energy company Independent Energy, Desta Rudolph, has donated $50,000 to Project Empower, a nonprofit that has focused on helping Maui recover from deadly wildfires that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, displacing thousands of residents. The donation will bolster the collective efforts of a number of organizations to build 88 units of emergency housing at the 10-acre ʻOhana Hope Village.
State Legislature working group urgently tackles wildfire prevention in Hawaiʻi
As Hawaiʻi grapples with a surge in wildfires threatening communities and ecosystems, bipartisan efforts are underway to introduce legislation to tackle prevention and preparedness.
Virtual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference Begins June 22, Not Too Late To Register
It is not too late to register for the 8th Hawaiʻi Energy Conference, which will be held virtually this year from June 22-24.
The conference will focus on investments in people and projects as energy transitions in Hawaiʻi. The virtual venue opens today for networking.