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Power to the people of Lahaina: Community takes the lead in solar-powered recovery
HULI, Navajo Power and Nā ‘Aikāne o Maui partner to bring solar power to Lahaina recovery efforts.
Hawaiʻi Renewable Fuels Coalition names Nahelani Parsons executive director
The Hawaiʻi Renewable Fuels Coalition, a new, multi-sector advocacy group representing farmers, land stewards, airlines, and fuel producers that are collectively seeking to support the transformation of the state’s energy landscape by producing renewable fuels in the islands, has named Nahelani Parsons as its executive director.
AES Hawai‘i to host virtual community meeting on proposed solar projects in Central Maui, Kūihelani Solar Phase 2
A virtual community meeting will be held for area residents and interested parties to learn more about Kūihelani Solar Phase 2, a proposed utility-scale solar project in Central Maui. The virtual meeting will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric achieves 32% renewable energy in 2022
Aided by new grid-scale and rooftop solar capacity, Hawaiian Electric achieved a 32% consolidated renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2022.
Hawaiian Electric to Discuss Renewable Energy Progress on Maui
Hawaiian Electric will host a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to discuss renewable energy progress on Maui
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.
“REAP-ing What You Sow,” Plants Seeds for Local Businesses
The REAP program allows qualified farmers or small businesses, interested in energy efficient and renewable energy improvements to receive loans or grants on projects.
New Maui County Energy Commissioner Selected
His number one job will be to keep the county moving forward on its goal of achieving 100% renewable energy and to make sure that costs to ratepayers are contained.
Maui Electric Reports 35.4% Renewable Energy Use
Company representatives say the Big Island of Hawai‘i led the state with 48.7 percent of customer electricity use coming from renewable resources in 2015.
Pacific Biodiesel Closes Maui Plant
Biodiesel fuel services will continue throughout the state but cooking oil sent to Hilo will now be delivered without processing first on Maui.
Cleaner Fuel Supplies Sought for MECO
Hawaiian Electric Companies is seeking suppliers of ultra-low sulfur diesel, biodiesel or biodiesel blends, in the hopes of obtaining up to 150,000 barrels per year for supplies at MECO and HELCO generation facilities, officials said.
MECO Gets National Honors for Solar Energy Adoption
MECO was ranked sixth in the nation in 2012 for adding new solar power on a per customer basis, according to the educational non-profit Solar Electric Power Association.
Wind Farm Electric Savings as Invisible as the Wind
“Don’t kid a kidder, my friend. Have you seen my electric bill? If there were windmills on this island I would know about it.”
PHOTOS: Blessing Marks Completion of Maui’s Auwahi Wind Farm
A blessing ceremony was held today, marking the completion of the 21-megawatt Auwahi wind farm in Ulupalakua. The project’s eight wind turbines are capable of generating enough electricity to power 10,000 local homes.
Hyatt Partners with MECO in Renewable Energy Pilot Project
The pilot program was launched last year to help business customers control the cost of electric bills, while helping the utility maintain reliability and add more renewable energy to the Maui grid.
Lee Jakeway – Sugar & Energy a Potent Blend
With over 30 years in sugar under his belt and a solid background in producing power, Lee Jakeway is the director of energy development and planning at HC&S.
MECO President Guest on Mayor’s TV Show
Renewable energy programs at Maui Electric Company, and the County’s North Shore Greenway project, are among the topics to be discussed on the next edition of Your County with Mayor Arakawa.
