More than 260 of Hawaiʻi’s commercial and industrial projects are at risk after Legislature cuts credits in 2026, undermining renewable resource goals.

By throwing a wrench in the state’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, advocates say HECO can sidestep rules years in the making.

The electric company says the site is located several stories above sea level and has never experienced a flood in almost 90 years.

With “vehicle-to-grid” technology, EVs turn into a vast network of backup power. That could help stabilize the system and accelerate the adoption of renewables.

The Aloha State burns foreign oil to generate most of its electricity. With prices soaring, electric bills are projected to increase 20% to 30% in the coming months.

HECO says the cost to upgrade the old power plant exceeds what state utility regulators have allowed.

The announcement comes days after a renewable energy expert challenged findings of a state study finding LNG to be cost-effective.

The state energy office and Hawaiʻi’s largest utility are at odds over upgrades to a major Oʻahu power plant that have been in the works for years.

A green energy group that previously opposed the rate increase has joined HECO in asking regulators to hike rates.

Honolulu’s only waste incinerator needs fresh investment to bring it up to international standards, council vice-chair says.