Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2017
Scott Seu Will Replace Connie Lau At Helm Of Hawaiian Electric Industries
The long-time chief executive is retiring after 15 years.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Molokai Has An Electricity Problem. This Co-Op Wants To Change That
A new co-op plans to reclaim some of its electricity ownership by bidding on a community-based renewable energy project.
Courtesy: Pat Cross/University of Hawaii
Here’s Why The Navy Is Betting On Wave Energy Research In Hawaii
Hawaii wants cleaner energy to fight climate change. The military wants renewable energy for fighting China.
Rafael Bergstrom
The Problem With Honolulu’s Single-Use Plastic Ban At Restaurants
Honolulu’s plastic reduction effort is eliminating fossil fuel waste, but also reflects the struggle to find a solution that’s both eco-friendly and convenient.
Matt Mallams/Earthjustice
Thousands Of New Rooftop Solar Systems Could Be Going Up On Oahu
Regulators hope new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage systems will help prevent a future energy shortage.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
This Secretive Task Force Is Guiding Energy Policy Behind Closed Doors
Gov. David Ige’s Powering Past Coal Task Force has a broad mandate to look at statewide energy projects as Hawaii winds down a major coal plant.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat2021
This North Shore Community Has Had Enough Of Towering Wind Turbines
But clean energy advocates and power producers are pushing back against new Honolulu City Council proposals meant to protect communities from large wind energy projects.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Power Struggle: A Major Source Of Air Pollution On Oahu Is Also Keeping The Lights On
A new proposal to keep the electric plant operating is drawing strong opposition from clean-energy advocates.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2019
Do We Want More Local Food Or Cheaper Power? Two Hawaii Priorities Conflict
Renewable energy companies say Honolulu’s plan to designate 12% of Oahu as “Important Agricultural Lands” could hinder the state’s ability to meet its clean energy goals.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
New York Firm To Buy Hawaii Gas
The companies said the deal would not affect local customers, workers or management.