#big island energy

Energize Kākou: State publishes community voices on energy

Energize Kākou participants were asked to share their thoughts about how renewable energy developers should interact with host-communities.

PGV to Host Virtual Community Meeting Next Week

Due to the pandemic, PGV has periodically hosted virtual community meetings and will continue to do so until a return to in-person meetings is advisable.

Ocean Energy, Economic Symposium Set at NELHA

The 10th Ocean Energy and Economic Development Symposium and Workshop is Nov. 8-9 at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.

Hu Honua Reaches Agreement with HELCO on Biomass Plant

Hu Honua can resume construction on its half-completed facility and begin delivering clean, firm renewable energy by the end of 2018.

Meeting to Focus on Big Island’s Energy Future

The public is invited to join the discussion at this month’s West Hawaii Forum on Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. The meeting will explore varying energy visions with top stakeholders in a post-NextEra […]

Paniolo Power Will Withdraw from Utility Merger

Paniolo Power Company, LLC has announced its plans to withdraw from the Hawaiian Electric Companies/NextEra Energy, Inc merger docket.

Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve HEI, NextEra Merger

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. announed Wednesday that its merger with NextEra Energy has received overwhelming support from its shareholders.

Hawaiian Electric Companies Support Renewable Energy Goal

Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawai’i Electric Light Company have pledged their support of the states renewable energy goal.

100 Percent Renewable Energy Focus of New Law

Governor David Ige signed four energy bills into law Monday, including one that sets a 100 percent renewable energy goal in the power sector.

State Clarifies Renewable Energy Installations Tax Credit Requirements

The Dept. of Taxation issued an announcement providing further clarification for taxpayers who installed a residential renewable energy technology system in 2012.