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The following news clips highlight Hawaii involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
December 10, 2008
Company Proposes Ocean Energy Projects in Six States
The states of California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island were recently surprised to learn that a company is proposing to build wave energy projects off their shores, with plans to also add wind turbines. The projects will use jack-up platforms adopted from the oil industry. More
December 10, 2008
Hawaii to Feature Car Chargers and an Ocean Thermal Energy Plant
Hawaii is continuing its multi-faceted effort to meet most of the state's energy needs with renewable energy. The state is working with Better Place to build an electric car recharging network powered by renewable energy, while Lockheed Martin is developing an ocean thermal energy plant. More
November 5, 2008
Utilities in Colorado and Hawaii Pursue Clean Energy
The largest electric utilities in Colorado and Hawaii plan to shut down some coal-fired power plants and aggressively pursue energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Hawaiian Electric Company even plans to institute a "feed-in tariff" that would pay for renewable power fed into the grid. More
October 21, 2008
Hawaii and Hawaiian Electric Company Push Renewables with New Agreement
Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle announced an agreement with the Hawaiian Electric Company to accelerate regulatory changes to slash the state's dependence on fossil fuels. The effort is part of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, which aims to acquire 70 percent of the state's power from clean energy sources by 2030. More
August 27, 2008
Hawaii's Conversion of Coal Plant to Biomass Marks a New Trend
A coal-fired power plant on Hawaii's Big Island will be following a trend as it is converted into a 24-megawatt biomass power plant. A similar coal-to-biomass conversion was accomplished in New Hampshire in 2006, and plans are underway for similar projects in Georgia and Wisconsin. More
July 30, 2008
Companies and Utilities to Launch Algae Farm in Hawaii
A power plant on Maui may have a chance to lower its carbon dioxide emissions if a planned project to build an adjacent algae farm pans out. HR BioPetroleum is operating a pilot-scale algae facility on the Big Island of Hawaii and plans to build its commercial-scale facility on Maui by 2011. More
July 9, 2008
Hawaii Energy Bills Include a Solar Hot Water Requirement
Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle approved a bill in late June that requires most new single-family homes to include solar water heaters. Since April, the governor has signed 11 bills to support renewable energy developments, biofuels production, and a hydrogen energy project in Hawaii. More
February 13, 2008
Wave Energy Project Proposed for Maui
Oceanlinx Limited is planning to install a 2.7-megawatt wave energy project off the northeast coast of Maui, potentially by the end of 2009. The company has successfully completed a full-scale trial of its technology at a pilot installation in Australia and is ready to move ahead with larger projects. More
January 30, 2008
Hawaii and DOE Sign Agreement to Advance Hawaiian Clean Energy
The State of Hawaii and DOE formed a partnership on Monday that will work towards dramatically shifting Hawaii's energy system from one that is fueled primarily by oil to one that is powered primarily by renewable energy. More
January 14, 2008
Hawaii Plans for 34 Megawatts of Solar Power at State Sites
Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle has announced one of the largest state government solar initiatives in the nation, which includes 12 large solar arrays in separate sites across the islands. Combined, the installations could generate a total of 34 megawatts of electricity and provide power for 9,000 homes per year. More
