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Spurred by fatal 2023 Lahaina blaze, a West Maui fire station project gets key approval
The Olowalu Fire Station, a privately funded project on donated land, would cover a growing residential community where fire is a risk and serve as a critical emergency hub between West and Central Maui.
Bury all power lines or rebuild the town fast? In Lahaina fire recovery, it’s hard to do both
After a downed power line caused the devastating August 2023 wildfire, there was public outcry to bury all lines in Lahaina. But Hawaiian Electric says they can’t do that without delaying the rebuild.
Maui County’s first Climate Action Resiliency Plan now available for public comment
The County of Maui’s first Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) status report draft has been transmitted to the Maui County Council Mayor Michael Victorino announced today. It is the first comprehensive strategy for mitigating and adapting to climate change throughout the County.
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office seeks input on partnering opportunities
“We are looking for insight into potential partners who can help Hawaiʻi put our best foot forward and bring more federal dollars home to diversify our economy, provide more local jobs, help our frontline communities, and drive innovation and investment to address the climate crisis,” said Scott Glenn, Hawai‘i Chief Energy Officer.
Hawaiʻi’s sustainability plan receives national award
The State of Hawai‘i’s 2050 Sustainability Plan received a national Merit Award from the American Planning Association at a celebration in California.
Virtual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference Begins June 22, Not Too Late To Register
It is not too late to register for the 8th Hawaiʻi Energy Conference, which will be held virtually this year from June 22-24.
The conference will focus on investments in people and projects as energy transitions in Hawaiʻi. The virtual venue opens today for networking.
