Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii Gas Faces Uncertain Future In State’s Renewable Energy Push
A bill to limit the use of natural gas in new homes could be a first step to broader bans, a gas company official says.
Richard Wiens/Civil Beat
Recycle or Burn: What’s The Carbon Impact of Honolulu’s Trash?
Oahu’s waste-to-power facility has a hidden carbon cost, but is it better than shipping all our recyclables off-island?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
‘Shadow Flicker’ And Lost Sleep: Are Kahuku Wind Turbines Too Close To Homes?
Some of those living near the Kahuku wind turbines blame them for an array of annoyances and health ailments.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
PUC’s Former Lawyer Says Approval Of Kahuku Wind Farm Violated Law
A former Public Utilities Commission counsel said regulators needed to complete an environmental review before approving the controversial project.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Conflicts, Antitrust Questions Raised Regarding Maui Solar Farm
Utilities and others are concerned that the same lawyers are representing multiple parties in a competitive bidding process.
Blaze Lovell/CivilBeat
27 Arrested In Second Kalaeloa Standoff Over Wind Farm
Honolulu police broke up the protest to allow through trucks carrying sections of turbines to a wind farm project in Kahuku.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
With Eye On Mauna Kea, Oahu Isn’t Letting Protesters Stop Unpopular Projects
But the price for pushing through unpopular projects such as the Nā Pua Makani wind farm is an enormous logistical effort to keep the kiaʻi at bay.
Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2019
Wind Farm Protesters Arrested As They Blockade Road For Construction Vehicles
UPDATED: After the arrests, four construction trucks carrying sections of turbines left for the wind farm site in Kahuku but were later blocked by a downed power pole that HECO says was intentionally cut down.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii’s Green Energy Projects Search For Ways To Navigate Community Opposition
A number of new solar and wind projects are needed on Oahu to replace the last coal-fired plant, which is scheduled to close in 2022.
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Ige Picks Environmental Director To Lead Energy Office
As chief executive officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office, Scott Glenn will play an important role in achieving the state’s renewable energy goals.