#geothermal big island

HECO Achieves 27% Renewable Mark Despite Loss of Geothermal Due to Kīlauea

HECO achieved a 27% renewable portfolio standard in 2018, despite the loss of Hawaiʿi Island’s geothermal resource following the Kīlauea volcanic eruption.

Geothermal Observation Wells to Be Plugged

The state DLNR has contracted with Water Resources International Inc. to plug and abandon two geothermal scientific wells in Pāhoa.

Puna Geothermal Reports Steam Release

At 2:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, Puna Geothermal reported a release of steam at its plant.

UPDATE: Puna Geothermal Reports Steam Release

Puna Geothermal reported a release of steam from one of its wells on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m.

Puna Geothermal: “No Need” for Civil Defense’s Gas Alert

Puna Geothermal Venture today released a statement contradicting “reports by commentators” that warned residents of an uncontrolled release of hydrogen sulfide from the plant.

ANALYSIS: Geothermal Relocations Taking Millions From Fund (Part 1 of 2)

The county has approved over $5 million to purchase 25 homes near the Puna Geothermal plant, stripping the community at large of millions in potential benefits.