Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Lanai In Talks To Buy Grid From Hawaiian Electric
The move, the parties say, aims to help create micro grids powered by renewable energy and lower electricity costs.
Gill Ewa Lands LLC
Ewa Wind Farm Seeking Community Input
The large project is awaiting word from Hawaiian Electric.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
The New NextEra? HECO Is Fighting This Mainland Firm’s Bid For Control
Hawaiian Electric Industries faces an aggressive campaign by a $15 billion hedge fund used to getting its way.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2017
HECO Names New CEO As It Begins Major Renewable Energy Push
Over the next three years on Oahu alone, HECO expects it will need wind and solar projects with a footprint 29 times the size of Aloha Stadium.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
How The Gas Company Plans To Fight A Bill Banning Gas Water Heaters
Hawaii Gas faces an uncertain future as the state moves to renewables. Now it’s creating a new entity to help advocate for gas.
Washington State House Republicans
Why A Measured Transition To Electric Vehicles Would Benefit The US
Democratic candidates might want to give themselves some wiggle room when talking about mandating zero emission vehicles in the coming years.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
How The Low-Carbon Transition Is Disrupting Fossil Fuel Politics
Climate defiance is leading to surprising clashes between the Trump administration and companies that recognize the fossil fuel economy is unsustainable.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Energy Giant AES Has A Big — And Growing — Footprint In Hawaii
The Kahuku wind farm developer opposed a proposed ban on coal in Hawaii.
Blaze Lovell/CivilBeat/2019
More Arrests As Oahu Wind Farm Protest Enters Second Month
Updated: Honolulu police have made more than 160 arrests while assisting with the delivery of wind turbine parts for Na Pua Makani.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Kahuku Wind Farm Opponents Declare Intent to Sue Developer
A lawsuit may be filed in 40 days.