Renewable Energy Expansion in Hawaii

Renewable energy is expanding rapidly in Hawaii.  A new wind farm on the North Shore of Oahu has been approved by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.  The Na Pua Makani project will provide 24-megawatts of electricity over the next twenty years.  

You can read more about the project here. 

 http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2015/01/02/california-firms-90m-north-shore-oahu-wind-farm.html

Funding Green Energy in Hawaii

The State of Hawaii recently awarded a contract to develop and manage a finance program for alternative energy projects.  A company called Renewable Funding based in California will provide initial funding for both residences and businesses in Hawaii using low-cost bonds.  The loans will be paid through savings on electric bills. This innovative approach to funding solar projects will bring a large number of projects to fruition that would not have happened otherwise.  For more information click on this link.  Renewable Funding

Energy Conference on Maui

The Hawaii Electric Companies (HECO) is one of the lead sponsors of an energy conference to be held on Maui in March, 2014.  The conference will be a gathering of power and utility experts from around the United States to discuss and compare energy usage and planning.

Maui's high energy costs are reflected in monthly utility bills of residents and there is a growing impetus to utilize alternative energy to reduce our reliance on high-cost fossil fuels.  Our community has recently implemented a variety of projects including wind power, photovoltaic production, and a Smart Grid under the leadership of Doug McLeod, the current Maui County Energy Commissioner.  For more information on alternative energy projects in Maui County, click here.  Renewable Energy Maui County. 

Maui is a logical choice to host the energy conference because it is on the cutting edge of alternative energy production and usage.  The conference will be held March 26 and 27, 2014 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.  For more information click on this link.  Maui Energy Conference