Courtesy: Claudia Rohr/2018
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Is More Important Than Ever
Its three commissioners are doing exactly what we should expect them to — acting as the public’s fiduciaries in the face of corporate interests.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2019
How About A Tax Credit To Support Energy Storage?
An increase in storage across Hawaii grids is just as important as adding new renewable generation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Don’t Mess With Renewable Energy Tax Credits
Thanks to government help, Hawaii has the highest per capita number of solar thermal and electric systems in the U.S.
The New Normal Of The State Of Solar In Hawaii
Major players in the PV industry are disappearing and sales are dropping.
Jon Callas/Flickr.com
Alternate Realities: The State Of Solar Power In Hawaii
As our political leaders promise a conversion to renewable energy, the state of solar power is in deep decline.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
Whatever The Outcome of NextEra/HEI Deal, HIEC Is Ready
Hawaii Island Energy Cooperative’s vision for a locally based utility would make bringing down rates and integrating cost-effective renewables its top two priorities.
ProVision Solar
After Solar Power’s Roller Coaster Ride in Hawaii — What’s Next?
The spread of photovoltaic energy in Hawaii hit some speed bumps in 2014. Here is what to expect in the coming year.
ProVision Solar
Solar Darkness — Is Hawaii Trapped in a Grim HECO Fairy Tale?
When it comes to those who envision a solar future for Hawaii, there are demolitionists, dreamers and pragmatists.