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Big Island Geothermal Plant Will Need State Approval To Rebuild Lines
The facility shut down and was damaged during last year’s volcanic eruption. Some residents would prefer it stay closed.
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Wind Farm Submits Study On Endangered Species Impacts
North Shore windmills expect to kill more endangered bats and birds than originally expected.
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Here’s Why You’ll Want To Pay For The Miles You Drive Not The Gas You Use
Hawaii’s rural drivers, already burdened with higher costs to drive, think a mileage tax would hit them the hardest. Actually, they’d benefit.
Beyond Hotels And Beaches: Can Hawaii Really Diversify Its Economy?
Hawaii’s economy is thoroughly dominated by tourism. But alternative energy and research-and-development offers some of the best chances for creating new, higher paying jobs.
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Big Island: Opponents Will Try To Stop Geothermal Plant From Reopening
Even though the power facility damaged by last year’s lava flows is expected to be “operational” by year’s end, it’s facing challenges.
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We Can Save On Electricity And Help The Environment
Bills moving through the Hawaii Legislature call for the state to adopt California’s appliance efficiency standards. It’s a no-brainer, folks.
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Should Hawaii Tax Carbon Emissions To Combat Climate Change?
Several measures in the Legislature give the public a chance to weigh in on what could be a sweeping environmental policy reform.
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Kauai: World’s Biggest Solar Power Plant Relies On A Flock Of Sheep
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is far ahead of the statewide schedule for conversion to alternative energy sources for producing electricity.
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Feds Say Hawaii Is Too Quick To Approve Wind Power Turbines
They’re asking the Public Utilities Commission not to green-light more projects until environmental concerns are addressed.
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Dead Bats Are Changing People’s Minds About This Energy Project
North Shore residents used to be mostly OK with the Waimea Bay wind farm. Now they’re not so sure.