Regulators Demand Audit Of Hawaiian Electric Co.
The PUC says the investigation will promote more transparency and understanding about HECO’s management practices.
Hawaii Gas Faces Uncertain Future In State’s Renewable Energy Push
A bill to limit the use of natural gas in new homes could be a first step to broader bans, a gas company official says.
Recycle or Burn: What’s The Carbon Impact of Honolulu’s Trash?
Oahu’s waste-to-power facility has a hidden carbon cost, but is it better than shipping all our recyclables off-island?
‘Shadow Flicker’ And Lost Sleep: Are Kahuku Wind Turbines Too Close To Homes?
Some of those living near the Kahuku wind turbines blame them for an array of annoyances and health ailments.
PUC’s Former Lawyer Says Approval Of Kahuku Wind Farm Violated Law
A former Public Utilities Commission counsel said regulators needed to complete an environmental review before approving the controversial project.
Conflicts, Antitrust Questions Raised Regarding Maui Solar Farm
Utilities and others are concerned that the same lawyers are representing multiple parties in a competitive bidding process.
27 Arrested In Second Kalaeloa Standoff Over Wind Farm
Honolulu police broke up the protest to allow through trucks carrying sections of turbines to a wind farm project in Kahuku.
With Eye On Mauna Kea, Oahu Isn’t Letting Protesters Stop Unpopular Projects
But the price for pushing through unpopular projects such as the N膩 Pua Makani wind farm is an enormous logistical effort to keep the kia驶i at bay.
Wind Farm Protesters Arrested As They Blockade Road For Construction Vehicles
UPDATED: After the arrests, four construction trucks carrying sections of turbines left for the wind farm site in Kahuku but were later blocked by a downed power pole that HECO says was intentionally cut down.
Hawaii’s Green Energy Projects Search For Ways To Navigate Community Opposition
A number of new solar and wind projects are needed on Oahu to replace the last coal-fired plant, which is scheduled to close in 2022.