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More renewable energy projects sought to replace imported oil on Maui and Oʻahu
Hawaiian Electric has drafted requests for proposals for potentially a broad array of renewable energy projects on Maui and Oʻahu that will enable the future retirement of generators run on imported oil.
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.
MSP Supports PV Battery Backup Bill to Credit Hawai‘i Taxpayers
Maui Solar Project announced it is supporting a legislative bill that will give Hawai‘i residents a tax credit for having PV battery backup systems. The bill, H.B. 212, states that any taxpayer that files an individual or corporate net income tax return for the year is eligible for the credit against the Hawai‘i state individual or corporate net income tax.
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.