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MEDIA RELEASE Bob Marx, 2nd Congressional District candidate, contends the federal government’s current energy policy will yield record gasoline prices this summer and increase home energy costs. Speaking to a group of Makakilo Democrats on Oahu, Marx said, “Gas prices always go up in the summertime: This is as undeniable as global warming. Because our […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) would like to share the first edition of the DBEDT Energy Update. The DBEDT Energy Update serves Hawaii’s businesses and policy makers in making informed decisions about future investments, job creation, and policy decisions. The energy industry is a significant catalyst for economic development, […]

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The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) yesterday issued a final decision for Hawaii Electric Light Company’s (HELCO) 2010 rate case. The decision may result in a small reduction in electric rates for Hawaii Island electric customers going forward.

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Hawaii Preparatory Academy will launch a series of monthly ‘Ohana Nights at the Energy Lab beginning Wednesday, February 8. ‘Ohana Night at the Energy Lab, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, provides hands-on learning opportunities for families.

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MEDIA RELEASE Government officials and private sector leaders on Friday joined Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Choi Kyu-Chong, Director of the Electricity Market and Smart Grid Division at the Republic of Korea Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE), at the Hawaii State Capitol as the two leaders signed a letter of intent to pursue mutual interests in […]

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The report recommends the pursuit of using geothermal energy as a primary source to lessen Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuels.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Economic Opportunity Council will receive $1,218,791 to help install 100 solar water heaters and provide energy conservation education to low income families on Hawaii Island, Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Senator Daniel K. Akaka, and U.S. Representative Mazie K. Hirono have announced. The money comes through a Rural Development Grant from the […]

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OTEC International LLC (OTI) was selected to build a one-megawatt demonstration plant by the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority (NELHA) to test the full power cycle of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) to produce electricity. Above is a proposed 100MW plant off the coast of Oahu.

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MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and Australia’s Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue research and development of clean, sustainable alternative aviation fuels. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Australian Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley signed the agreement Tuesday. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE For 18 years, after some initial controversy, Hawaii Island has been producing geothermal energy pretty consistently and pretty quietly. Now, geothermal has been thrust onto the statewide stage as the possible keystone of Hawaii’s energy independence. To get a clear picture of geothermal’s promise, along with a brief discussion on biomass, which Hawaii’s […]

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North Kohala Public Library has reached another milestone, as it generated more energy than it consumed during the month of May.

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed into law House Bill 1520, which is intended to help more homeowners and renters access and afford clean energy. The measure directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to investigate how an on-bill financing program could operate in Hawai’i and gives the PUC the discretion to implement such a program.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii State Legislature will conduct a joint informational briefing 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 7 in Conference Room 325 at the State Capitol regarding a proposed Native-to-Native business model for the development of geothermal energy as a statewide resource for electrical production. Members of the community are invited to attend the hearing, but […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 by Senate Majority Caucus In April 2011, the Hawaii State Senate was recognized by Gov. Neil Abercrombie for its efforts to reduce energy use and support green business practice. Through the Paperless Initiative, the Senate has significantly reduced the Senate’s paper usage by 80 percent since the program was put in […]

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