#Renewable Portfolio Standards
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.
HECO retiring 35% of firm generators on Maui by 2028, replacing with renewable energy
Hawaiian Electric is gearing up for a transformative decade on Maui, as the utility company plans to retire 88 megawatts (MW) of its fossil fuel firm generators, or roughly 35% of the firm generator capacity on Maui. This major overhaul is driven by state environmental regulations and difficulties in sourcing parts for aging generators, many of which have become obsolete.
Hawaiian Electric in Maui County Reached 50% Renewable Energy for 2020
Hawaiian Electric announced Maui County for the first time hit the 50 percent mark in its renewable portfolio standard, at 50.8 percent, with a mix of solar, wind and biofuels.
Public input sought on proposed Auwahi Windfarm at Ulupalakua
By Wendy Osher A company planning to construct a wind farm in Ulupalakua on Maui will hold the first of two public meetings tonight (Tuesday, April 20, 2010) to gather input and provide information on the proposed project. Auwahi Wind Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Sempra Generation, is developing the planned wind farm and battery […]
Proposed Auwahi Wind Farm at Ulupalakua could power up to 6,600 Homes
By Wendy Osher A company planning to construct a wind farm in Ulupalakua on Maui will hold two public meetings this month to gather input and provide information on the proposed project. Auwahi Wind Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Sempra Generation, is developing the planned wind farm and battery storage project. By capturing the island’s […]
