#geothermal energy

County Council to consider proposed lower Puna water study examining possible health impacts of geothermal operations

The study aims to build on previous assessments by sampling more sites and conducting more analysis throughout its duration.

Puna Geothermal Venture to hold community meeting in Pāhoa on Big Island

Puna Geothermal Venture will host its first community meeting in 2023 on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.

HELCO Makes It Official; More Geothermal Power Sought

Prospective developers have about a week to announce their intention to bid on the project, and until April 30 to submit a proposal.

HELCO Seeks PUC Approval for Geothermal Proposals

The utility is looking to add up to 50 megawatts of geothermal power to its Big Island grid.

HELCO Seeking Approval to Expand Geothermal Power

The Big Island utility is seek approval from the state Public Utilities Commission to expand its geothermal sources by 50 megawatts.

Geothermal Talk at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Sept. 25

Scientists from Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory will discuss Kilauea’s geothermal story so far on Sept. 25 as part of the After Dark in the Park program series.

HVO: Volcano Giveth, and Volcano Can Taketh Away

Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory express concerns about the long-term viability of a proposed undersea power cable carrying geothermal energy to Oahu.