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Kīhei HS Phase I: Construction Lane Closure

Goodfellow Bros. will be performing construction along Kūlanihākoʻi St for installation of underground utilities as part of work for the Kīhei HS project.

The Gas Company Expands Propane Storage 25%

Today, The Gas Company dedicated the expansion of its Maui facility with a blessing and the presentation of $5,000 donation to Hale Makua Health Services.

SPI Solar Building 68 Energy Facilities Statewide

SPI Solar today announced it has acquired the rights to co-develop and construct 68 solar energy facilities across Hawaii totaling approximately 29 megawatts.

Maui Electric Upgrading Customer Information System

At the end of May, Maui Electric will start using an upgraded computer system to maintain customer records and manage billing.

MECO Rate Increase Approved

On Monday, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission issued a decision approving Maui Electric Company’s interim rate increase request allowing a 3.16% rate increase.

Kauai Energy Coordinator To Speak on Sustainability

Ben Sullivan, the Kauai County Energy Coordinator, will speak on Feb 16 at a presentation luncheon sponsored by the County of Maui and the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui.

Hawaiian Electric Industries Continues Strong Performance in Q3

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.(HEI), parent of American Savings Bank, today reported a strong third quarter performance due mainly to loan growth in the past four consecutive quarters combined with interim rate relief from regulators.

Renewable Energy Advocate Appointed to Public Utilities Commission

Last Friday, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced several new appointments, and among them the appointment of a Maui-based energy consultant, Michael Champley, to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

Hawaiian Electric Energy Investments Lower 2nd Quarter Earnings

As a result of continued investment in clean energy strategies, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) today reported net income for the second quarter of 2011 of $27.1 million, compared to $29.3 million for the second quarter of 2010.

PUC Approves Rate Rewards for Conserving Energy

Residential customers at Maui Electric Company (MECO) will be rewarded for energy conservation through a new tiered rate structure approved recently by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

Maui Gas Prices Inching Up, Again

DBEDT released the December 2010 Monthly Energy Trends data last week signaling a continued slow and steady inching up of gas prices for all grades.

Hawaiian Telcom Begins Public Trading

Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc. announced last week that its common stock began trading as a publicly under the ticker symbol HWLT.