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HEI Withdraws LNG Plans After Termination of NextEra Merger
HEI today withdrew its applications for approval of a liquefied natural gas contract and plans to for upgrades…
NextEra Energy and HEI Terminate Merger Agreement
NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Industries today announced the termination of their plans to merge, effective immediately.
PUC Nixes NextEra-HECO Merger
The PUC concluded that HECO-NextEra failed to demonstrate that the merger is in the public interest, using the words “vague, inadequate, uncertain, unrealistic… “
Hawaiian Electric Proposes Use of Natural Gas
HECO proposes using natural gas with modernized generation for a lower cost, cleaner path to 100% renewable energy.
Kaunakakai Student Leader Attracts NextEra Energy Support to “Cool Her School”
A Kaunakakai 6th grader, Leonahemaikekaimalie Crivello is being credited with securing the support of NextEra Energy to help cool the school through the donation and installation of 33 hybrid solar air conditioning units.
HECO Proposes Modernizing Plan for Hawai‘i’s Grids
If approved by the PUC, installation of smart meters is expected to begin as early as 2017 on Oʻahu and 2018 on Hawai‘i Island and in Maui County.
Hawaiian Electric Submits Interim Status Report
The Hawaiian Electric Companies on Tuesday submitted an interim status report on plans for a diverse mix of energy resources to meet the state’s 100 percent Renewable Portfolio Standard by 2045.
Position Description for New Maui Energy “Czar” Commissioner Announced
The new position was among two announced during a press conference on Jan. 15, in which the Mayor unveiled a report that studied utility options for Maui County. In addition to the commissioner or energy “czar,” the county is also looking to hire a utility consultant
Maui Electric Responds to County of Maui’s Guernsey Report
Representatives with Maui Electric Company today released a statement in response to the County’s Guernsey Report which outlines energy options to the proposed NextEra/Hawaiian Electric deal.
Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Urge Exploration of Publicly Owned Utilities
More than forty state and county leaders representing all islands joined together in urging the exploration of publicly owned utilities in Hawaiʻi.
Ige to Discuss Renewable Energy at Washington Post Forum
Governor David Ige is traveling to Washington DC where he will speak about Hawaiʻi’s renewable energy efforts during a “Powering Cities” forum hosted by the Washington Post on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. During his visit, the governor will also meet with federal officials on affordable housing, transportation and tourism.
Hawaiʻi’s New 100% Renewable Energy Goal is Most Aggressive in Country
Governor David Ige today signed into law four energy bills, including one that strengthens Hawaiʻi’s commitment to clean energy by directing the state’s utilities to generate 100% of their electricity sales from renewable energy resources by 2045.
Deadline for RFP Study on Alternatives for Maui Electric Ownership/Model
Today is the deadline for bids on an RFP study, initiated by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development to explore options available for a new electric utility model in Maui County.
