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Offshore Energy: Could Wind And Waves Power Oahu? Courtesy: Principle Power

Offshore Energy: Could Wind And Waves Power Oahu?

Federal officials are seeking information and proposals that could help Hawaii achieve its 100 percent renewable mandate.

Why Is Hawaiian Electric Pulling The Plug On So Many Power Deals? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why Is Hawaiian Electric Pulling The Plug On So Many Power Deals?

Hawaii Gas, Hu Honua and others question the timing of the utility’s moves since its proposed merger with NextEra.

Hawaiian Electric Proposes LNG Import Plan, But Big Hurdles Loom Flickr/Travis Thurston

Hawaiian Electric Proposes LNG Import Plan, But Big Hurdles Loom

The plan is contingent on NextEra merger approval. Gov. Ige opposes that deal, and use of LNG as a “bridge” to renewable future.

HECO Willing To Discuss Possibility of Reviving Canceled Solar Projects Cory Lum/Civil Beat

HECO Willing To Discuss Possibility of Reviving Canceled Solar Projects

Hawaiian Electric Co. tells a new solar suitor it’s open to talking about the three SunEdison projects, but wants bankruptcy risks addressed.

Living Hawaii: How Much Are You Saving On Gas and Electricity? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Living Hawaii: How Much Are You Saving On Gas and Electricity?

Hawaii’s long-term gamble on oil has cost residents plenty, but more recently it has been paying off. We decided to find out how much.

Analyst: LNG Likely Would Save Hawaii Billions Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Analyst: LNG Likely Would Save Hawaii Billions

A risk analysis by the sustainable investment firm Ulupono projects that switching to LNG could save Hawaii at least $7.3 billion over 15 years.

Study Suggests MECO Should Be Replaced

Study Suggests MECO Should Be Replaced

A study commissioned by Maui County calls for alternatives to for-profit ownership of the electric utility.

Living Hawaii: Is Cheap Oil NextEra’s Enemy? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Living Hawaii: Is Cheap Oil NextEra’s Enemy?

The substantial drop in oil prices has complicated NextEra’s bid for Hawaiian Electric, and could make it harder for Hawaii to accept the company.

City Government Gets Burned In H-POWER Audit Cory Lum/Civil Beat

City Government Gets Burned In H-POWER Audit

An audit questions whether city officials were duped into paying far more than they should have to run Honolulu’s waste-to-energy facility.

Department of Defense Voices Support For $4.3 Billion Power Merger As Hearing Begins Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Department of Defense Voices Support For $4.3 Billion Power Merger As Hearing Begins

Regulators begin questioning NextEra and Hawaiian Electric about the largest proposed acquisition in Hawaii’s history.