#Hawaii renewable energy

Renewable Energy Proposals top 75

Pending negotiations and final approvals by the Public Utilities Commission, the first renewable projects would come online in 2022.

Hawai‘i Renewable Energy Status Board Goes Live

The Hawaiian Electric Companies created an online renewable project status board listing 17 grid-scale projects currently proposed or underway on four islands.

Richards, LWVHC to Talk Energy, Food Security

LWVHC is hosting a general public meeting next month on energy and food self-reliance with District 9 Hawai‘i County Councilmember Dr. Tim Richards. 

Hawaiian Electric to Upgrade Grid Software

The upgrade will help decentralize and balance electricity distribution across the grid.

Pacific Current Names Valentino President

Scott Valentino has been appointed as the new president of Pacific Current, an HEI subsidiary.

4,260 Solar Modules to Cut HNL Electric Bill by Nearly 50%

The Hawai‘i DOT will install 4,260 new solar modules on the 7th floor of the Terminal 1 parking garage (the former Interisland Terminal).

New Transportation Strategy Outlines Transition to EVs

Hawaiʻi “poised to be a leader” as global shift to EVs accelerates.

Hawaiian Electric Begins Soliciting Renewable Energy Proposals

The Hawaiian Electric Companies plan to seek new renewable energy projects for O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island beginning in early 2018.

Sen. Hirono Secures Hawai‘i Defense Priorities 

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono secured key priorities that encourage renewable energy investment, and support America’s strategic interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific…

Renewable Energy Storage System to be Installed at NELHA

The vanadium-based system will support electrical grid stability and provide storage for renewable energy sources.

Big Island Biodiesel Improving Fuel Quality

Company officials said recent tests show that Keaau-based Big Island Biodiesel is producing some of the highest-quality biodiesel in the country.