Oahu-Maui Cable Slated for Discussion on Valley Isle

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From The Maui News:

“Electromagnetic Fields from Submarine Transmission Cables and Routing Options for an Oahu-Maui Cable” will be the topic of a community meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

The gathering will be held at Kaunoa Senior Center, 401 Alakapa Place in Spreckelsville, and is the first in a series of community discussions to address issues raised by a proposed grid connection between Maui and Oahu.

Topics to be covered include existing submarine cables, NextEra’s preliminary preferred cable route, route alternatives, electromagnetic fields and thermal effects, marine species of concern in Hawaii and avoidance strategies, the news release said.

The gatherings are organized by Maui Tomorrow Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and NextEra. Read more.

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