#Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority

Marine wildlife advocates, cultural practitioners urge closing of Kanaloa Octopus Farm in West Hawaiʻi

A coalition of native Hawaiian and marine wildlife advocates submitted complaints on Tuesday to two state agencies that urge the further investigation of “apparent violations of law” at the Kanaloa Octopus Farm in Kailua-Kona and the ending of its lease at a state-owned facility.

Applications for Akamai Summer Internship Program Available

TMT provides $320,000 in funding for 2019 STEM Internship Program.

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.

Friends of NELHA Awarded Student Tour Grant

The non-profit Friends of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority was recently awarded a $5,000 grant by the Kona Brewers Festival.

Business Wrap: Unemployment Down, Local Companies Expanding

Looking across the Big Island’s economic landscape, there are several bright spots as companies expand and initial unemployment claims continue to decrease.

UH Report: NELHA Contributes $88M to Economy

The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority gets some good news following a critical audit of its operations.

UPDATE: New Lease on Old Geothermal Site Delayed

The state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday will consider granting a new 65-year lease for HGP-A, the site of Hawaii’s first geothermal well.