Ryan Hurley

Ryan Hurley is an attorney and former vice-chair of the Hawaii State Bar Association鈥檚 environment, energy, and resources section, which combines community-minded advocacy with practical legal solutions in environmental, energy/utility, good government, and land use matters. He holds a law degree from Chapman University and an undergraduate degree from Hawaii Pacific University. Hurley鈥檚 career includes roles as counsel for the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission and in various capacities within the state auditor and energy offices.
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The Lahaina Wake-Up Call: A New Path For Hawaii鈥檚 Energy Independence? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Lahaina Wake-Up Call: A New Path For Hawaii鈥檚 Energy Independence?

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The state should make it a priority to include extensive community engagement, enhanced safety, and reinforced resilience against natural disasters.

Include The Community As Partners In Energy Projects Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Include The Community As Partners In Energy Projects

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We must lead by implementing policies in a right and pono way.

Hawaii’s New Renewable Energy Law Is ‘Leading By Example’ Blue Planet Foundation

Hawaii’s New Renewable Energy Law Is ‘Leading By Example’

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The staff of Blue Planet Foundation disputes a recent op-ed by UH economists about subsidizing renewable energy projects.