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Mayor Roth signs Bill 66 accelerating clean energy transition
Bill 66 will help expedite residential solar permitting and drive lower costs for homeowners.
State Legislature working group tackles wildfire prevention in Hawaiʻi
As Hawaiʻi grapples with a surge in wildfires threatening communities and ecosystems, bipartisan efforts are underway to introduce legislation to tackle prevention and preparedness.
Survey: Hawaiʻi residents have diverse views on multimodal travel options and parking fees
Ulupono Initiative released a white paper with results of sustainable transportation surveys.
Hawai‘i Safeway stores to no longer carry Paniolo Cattle Company beef brand
Parker Ranch in Waimea on the Big Island announced that the partnership between its Paniolo Cattle Company and the national grocery store chain will end in mid to late July.
Bills Support Growth of Zero-Emission Industry
The Legislature is paving the way for the state to take its first major steps toward implementing a strong clean transportation policy.
Demand for Electric Vehicles Outpacing Charging Infrastructure
Survey data released indicates that the current limited charging infrastructure is holding back the cultural transition away from internal combustion engines.
Big Island Coffee Roasters Wins $25,000 in 2018 HIplan Competition
Farmers who developed a new way to enjoy coffee are savoring the sweet taste of success after creating a buzz among the judges of an entrepreneurial competition.
HIplan Convenes Round 2 at UH Hilo
During the recent semi finals of HIplan’s Business Plan Competition, 15 entrepreneurs made their pitch as to why their business deserved to win the $25,000.
Ulupono Initiative Backs Carbon Lighthouse With $3M
In 2016, Carbon Lighthouse began its journey in Hawai‘i when Elemental Excelerator awarded it funding and resources to further develop CLUES.
Ulupono Initiative Partner to Assist in Long-Term Planning for Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority today named Ulupono Initiative General Partner Kyle Datta of West Hawai‘i to a new Transformation Advisory Council.
Drive Electric Hawai‘i Launches EV Resource Hub
September 9 through 17, 2017 is National Drive Electric Week and the Drive Electric Hawai‘i Coalition has unveiled a website aimed at helping Hawai‘i residents understand the driving, charging and owning experience of switching to electric transportation.
