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.

Over the past decade, crude from countries, such as Libya, Russia and Argentina have helped keep the lights on in the Aloha State.

Outgoing PUC Chair Leo Asuncion gave no reason for leaving before his term is up.

As federal incentives for electric vehicles are drying up, will the state still expand its fledgling charging network?

Waikā Consulting said the agency’s involvement would lead to economic returns for Native Hawaiians, but it faced pushback from local communities on the Big Island.

The state is lagging on renewable energy despite its net-zero goal.

Critics say an agreement between the state and a Japanese energy firm lacks details and could bind Hawaiʻi to using fossil fuel to produce electricity.

The state agency overseeing the investigation of the Public Utilities Commission official said five issues were partially substantiated, but it declined to provide more details.