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Volkswagen approves Hawaii"s first funding request in $8M environmental settlement
The Hawaii State Energy Office recently announced that Volkswagen approved its request for using part of the $8 million it was allocated in the Environmental Mitigation Trust Settlement. The state's $230,087 funding request, which was submitted i.....»»
State announces plan for the $8M it received in Volkswagen settlement
The Hawaii State Energy Office on Friday released details of its plan for using the $8.125 million the state was allocated in the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Settlement. The settlement money is meant to help offset the environmental imp.....»»
Hawaii, South Korea partnering on $4M experimental solar grid in Kailua-Kona
Hawaii and South Korea are partnering on an experimental type of microgrid technology at a green energy compound in Kailua-Kona, the state announced this week. The solar-plus-storage grid at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park will have 500.....»»
State, HECO scrambling to ready for shutdown of AES coal plant in 2022
During a recent meeting between energy stakeholders, Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Chairman Jay Griffin excoriated Hawaiian Electric Co. for what he perceived as a lack of urgency and foresight......»»
Olelo Community Media names McKeague president, CEO
Roger McKeague, former executive director of the Hawaii State Charter School Commission Administrative Office, has been named president and CEO of Olelo Community Media. McKeague, who is returning to Hawaii after seven years in Seattle, will.....»»
Why natural gas is vital for Florida’s future
Florida continues to be among the fastest growing states in America. To continue that upward trajectory, however, the state needs a rock-solid energy plan, one that prioritizes efficiency and reliability. Florida needs natural gas. TECO Peopl.....»»
Texaco service stations offering touch-free fueling at select Hawaii locations
Island Energy Services Retail, LLC announced that it will begin offering touch-free fueling services at select locations on Oahu and Hawaii Island starting Wednesday. The new service option is meant to protect customers and employees as the state and.....»»
Coronavirus harms the oil market more than OPEC friction, oil commodities expert says
"I would say that ... 15% of this is Saudi Arabia and Russia and 85% of it is Covid," RBN Energy CEO Rusty Braziel said of the state of the oil market......»»
State Senate confirms Hawaii"s first Chief Energy Officer
The position was created as of the last legislative session, as part of Act 122, in an effort to help guide the state to reach its clean energy and decarbonization goals......»»
Maximize Energy Efficiency in Class A Office Buildings With Modern Building Systems
Energy-efficient building design starts with the building envelope, but the building systems have a tremendous impact on energy use as well......»»
States pick up the slack in efficiency policy as federal government lags
Despite little action on energy efficiency at the federal level, many states forged ahead with significant policy initiatives in 2019. Among these: · Washington, Colorado, and Hawaii adop.....»»
State will spend $1.5B to improve energy efficiency of buildings
Boldly going where no New York company has gone before, TransPerfect announced yesterday it will put its name in front of a college football bowl game in Nashville. Next year's matchup will be known... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Airlines, other stakeholders gather to discuss reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Representatives from airlines serving the Islands will join policymakers, leaders from the aviation and energy industries, and other stakeholders for the Hawaii Aviation and Climate Action Summit on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the State Ca.....»»
Hawaii chosen to test energy grid against cyber security threats
What would happen if a cyber and/or physical attack knocked out Hawaii's electric grid? A remote exercise conducted by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation will simulate that scenario on Hawaii's electric grid, testing where the state's str.....»»
Hawaii earns C grade for progress toward 100% renewables
The Aloha State earned a C for its progress toward 100% renewable standards in Blue Planet Foundation's update to its energy report card last week, which showed a few areas where Hawaii is missing the mark. "The energy report card is a comprehensive, .....»»
Utah adopts 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July......»»
What nonprofits are saying about Hawaii Energy"s EmPOWER program
Hawaii Energy’s 2019-2020 EmPOWER Hawaii Project, a program that was developed last year to help local nonprofits implement energy efficiency in the workplace, opened up online applications Tuesday. The program provides recommendations, increas.....»»
Ohio ranks among top states for energy efficiency job growth
Ohio has been named among the best in energy efficiency job prospects. Ohio is among the top 10 states for energy efficiency jobs, according to the third "Energy Efficiency Jobs in America" report from E4TheFuture and the national, nonpartisan busi.....»»
Here"s how many jobs energy efficiency powers in Central Florida
Metro Orlando has 12,015 jobs supported by energy efficiency industries, says a new study by E4TheFuture and E2. In fact, Central Florida recorded the third-highest number of energy efficiency jobs in the state, after Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompan.....»»
Hawaii"s charge to reach 100% renewable
Hawaii became the first state in the nation to adopt a 100% renewable energy portfolio standard in 2015 with House Bill 623, which set the state’s goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2045 and 30% renewable portfolio standards by 2020. Sinc.....»»