Hawaii electricians train for future
Local electricians are preparing for what they hope will be a growing number of sustainable or “green” construction projects when the economy recovers. Three months after launching a green jobs training program, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1186 and the Electrical Contractors Association of Hawaii say they have seen steady demand and interest [...]
Households vie for free solor water heaters
Ten Hawaiian households will soon receive free solar water heating systems through a new program created by the Honolulu-based Blue Planet Foundation and Suntech Hawaii. The soon-to-be systems owners will be selected from a list of those who sign up to be a “friend” of Blue Planet by Dec. 20 at www.blueplanetfoundation.org and the winners will [...]
Pacific Clean Energy Summit Set for Hawaii
HONOLULU—Hawai‘i’s Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism today announced that Hawai‘i will host the 7th Annual Korea-Pacific U.S. States Joint Conference in Honolulu at the Sheraton Waikiki, August 31-September 2, 2009. The state will also use this opportunity to launch the inaugural Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit & Expo to provide nations throughout the region [...]
State, HECO announce renewable energy deal
Gov. Linda Lingle and Hawaiian Electric Co. on Monday announced a sweeping new agreement aimed at fast-tracking the state’s renewable energy goals. The agreement, which the governor called “historical and transformational,” includes multiple commitments from both the state and the utility to reduce regulatory roadblocks to reach the state’s energy independence goals more quickly. The [...]
Moving trash from state to state
What are we going to do with our trash when the landfills are full? That’s not a problem that’s garnering much attention because, frankly, there are a lot of places in this country to bury our trash. But across the Pacific Ocean it’s a real concern — right now.
Geothermal in Hawaii
Geothermal energy: Clean, stable, always available In 1881, King David Kalakaua had the bright idea of using Hawaii’s fiery volcanoes to produce electricity and light the streets. It took technology the next century to catch up with the visionary king.
Solar power farm breaks ground on the Big Island
Power from the sun will soon be generating enough electricity for 500 homes on the Big Island. After a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday for Keahole Solar Power, the first phase is under way.
America’s Best Places For Alternative Energy
The "cubic mile of oil"–a metric roughly equivalent to the amount of oil consumed worldwide each year–is frequently used to explain the challenge facing solar, wind, geothermal and biomass power.
Big Island solar farm to begin construction
Sopogy is finally moving forward with the construction of its one-megawatt solar farm at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii after a year of working through state and county permitting processes.
Wave-powered boat finishes crossing
A Japanese adventurer has completed a three-month journey from Hawaii to Japan in a boat powered by the energy of ocean waves.
