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Hawaiʻi Microgrid Tariff Framework Could Become Model for Other States
Last month Hawai‘i become only the second state with a formal microgrid services tariff, and its framework could become a model for other states, according to Microgrid Knowledge, a national publication.
18,300 Lose Power in Widespread Maui Outage
Electrical service has been restored to all customers affected by the widespread outage on Maui, according to Maui Electric.
Power RESTORED: Wailuku, Spreckelsville, Kū‘au and Waikapū
Maui Electric reports power outages in Wailuku, Spreckelsville, Kū‘au and Waikapū.
455 Maui Customers Without Power: Ha‘ikū, Olinda, Pi‘iholo and ‘Īao
Restoration efforts continue in parts of Haʻikū, Olinda and Piʻiholo this morning to bring back power to a remaining 455 Maui Electric customers.
UPDATE: 9,182 Customers Lose Power During Load Shed
There is a power outage reported, affecting various parts of the island including Pūlehu, Makawao, and traffic lights in Central Maui.
Boosting Maui Condo Owners’ Energy Savings
Maui sees some the highest energy bills in the state. In addition to helping educate Maui residents on how to become more energy-efficient, Hawai‘i Energy…
61 Maui Customers Enroll in New Time-of-Use Electric Rate Program
Company representatives say that as of Oct. 28, 508 customers had enrolled, representing about 10% of the total enrollment allowed across the state.
Maui Electric Bills Fall to Lowest Level in More Than 5 Years
On Maui, the typical residential bill is now $141.57. The last time when bills on Maui were lower than this month was in September of 2010 when the typical bill was $141.10.
State Brings Energy Efficiency Financing Workshop to Maui
On Wednesday, June 21, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will be holding a free informative workshop discussing financing alternatives for energy efficiency projects.
UPDATE: Maui Solar Summit 2013: State of the Industry
Mayor Alan Arakawa will give the opening address at the Maui Solar Summit 2013 taking place on Friday, May 24 at the University of Hawaii Maui College campus.
Auwahi Wind Farm Now Operational
Sempra US Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy today announced the full commercial operation of the 21 megawatt Auwahi Wind facility.
Wind Wreaks Havoc on MECO Power Lines and Poles
Officials from Maui Electric Company say high winds on Monday night brought several trees down on power lines in Olinda at around 9 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012. The incident cut off power to an estimated 270 customers in the Olinda and Piiholo areas.
ʻIao Valley Road OPEN Following Downed Electric Lines
ʻIao Valley Road is now open following a closure earlier this morning. The road was closed for about four hours as crews worked to repair downed live electric lines that were knocked over by a large tree branch. The road is now open in both directions.
Energy “Action Plan” Public Meetings Set
Meetings have been scheduled to receive public comment on an Integrated Resource Planning Report being filed by Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light Company.
