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Ownership transfer of utility poles set to benefit 5G deployment in Hawaii

The state Public Utilities Commission noted in its decision that ending joint-ownership reflects the efforts of both companies to provide a “more efficient and effective administration of the pole infrastructure.”.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 8th, 2018

Hawaii internet service providers to participate in federal broadband aid program

Eligible Hawaii households can receive a discount of up to $50 a month on their broadband internet bill. There is an enhanced benefit of up to $75 per month for qualifying households on Hawaiian Home Lands......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2021

Hexion expanding in Oregon to meet rising demand for utility pole fire protection

A Columbus company is expanding its West Coast operations to meet demand for a new wrap that protects wood utility poles from fire damage. Hexion said its Portland, Oregon, plant will have one automated production line operating by the end of .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 13th, 2021

Honolulu Harbor renovations expected to benefit both Matson, Pasha Hawaii after shuffles

The Kapalama Container Terminal project at Honolulu Harbor stands to benefit both of Hawaii’s primary ocean cargo carriers, Matson and Pasha Hawaii, according to Hawaii Shippers Council President Michael Hansen. KCT recently entered Phase 2 of a si.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 13th, 2021

Hawaii experts say pop-ups can benefit landlords as well as tenants

In recent years, the pop-up trend has grown and grown, and “expanded to where it’s its own industry.”.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 12th, 2021

Hawaii schools to receive $56M to support students in low income communities

The funds will be distributed directly to Title I schools – where a disproportionate number of students live in poverty – and will benefit nearly 85,000 students in Hawaii, according to congressional data......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 3rd, 2021

HECO steps up private photovoltaic installation in 2020

Hawaiian Electric Co. connected 55% more private rooftop solar systems in 2020 than it did in 2019, the utility announced on Monday. Its 5,965 systems installed on Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii Island easily surpassed the 3,840 it hooked up the ye.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 26th, 2021

Lion Electric, Nuvve Complete Vehicle-To-Grid Deployment

Two companies going public via SPAC are using electric school buses in a test of vehicle to grid deployments for one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaDec 14th, 2020

Elite Pacific Properties teams up with vacation home ownership disruptor

Hawaii real estate firm Elite Pacific Properties has entered into a collaboration agreement with Lifestyle Asset Group, which offers investors a “collective asset ownership” fractional ownership model of buying luxury resort vacation homes. The .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 2nd, 2020

Hawaii engineering, construction management firms merge

The merger, which was effective Jan. 1, brings together Waipahu-based Bowers + Kubota and Kalihi-based Belt Collins under the same ownership......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 7th, 2020

Six Hawaii companies cited by DOH for air permit violations

Six Hawaii companies were fined and given air permit violations from the state Department of Health's clean air branch, the department announced Friday. All six companies — Hawaii Electric Light Company, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Maui Electri.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 20th, 2019

Table of Experts: The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling a Business

Regardless of who starts a business, eventually that person will become unwilling or unable to run that venture. But the success or failure of an ownership transfer often depends on the strategies created long before the founder runs out of steam......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 6th, 2019

HEI"s been "pulled" toward renewable energy, "but they"ve hardly led," Hawaii senator says

Marco Mangelsdorf, president of ProVision Solar in Hilo, noted that while Hawaiian Electric has announced several utility-scale renewable projects over the past several years, not enough of them have gone online to make a difference......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 13th, 2019

KIUC seeks lease for "Blue Hole Diversion"

The draft of the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's environmental assessment for a long-term water lease at its Waiahi hydropower plants was published by the State of Hawaii Office of Environmental Quality Control this week. “This is an importa.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 10th, 2019

Hawaii labor nonprofit Unity House shuts down after nearly 70 years

Unity House Inc., a nonprofit organization founded nearly 70 years ago by the late legendary labor leader Art Rutledge to benefit Hawaii union members and their families, closed its doors last month after dissolving the organization. The organiza.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 13th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: Anbang discovers fake deeds as it moves to sell U.S. hotels for $5.8 billion

A Chinese insurer has agreed to sell a luxury hotel portfolio for more than $5.8 billion, overcoming an unusual stumbling block: A California individual secretly created a series of fake deeds to transfer ownership for up to a half-dozen of the hotels......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 10th, 2019

Three Hawaii utilities rank among top 10 energy storage companies in the nation

Three Hawaii utility companies — the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Hawaiian Electric and Hawaiian Electric Light Company — made the top ten list in two energy storage categories......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 8th, 2019

What"s what in the Kauai energy sector

With the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative remaining as Hawaii's only public-private utility co-op, the county continues to see growth in the renewable energy sector......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 19th, 2019

PG&E says it"s fixed many major safety risks on lines, poles

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. officials say the utility discovered around 1,000 high-priority safety risks on its transmission lines and distribution poles during several months of inspections and most have been fixed......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJun 19th, 2019

Carriers want more from city for 5G deployment

The city issued its long-awaited plans for a new reservation period that allows telecom operators to bid on traffic poles and light poles where they can place antennas that provide cellular service.... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 26th, 2019

What"s in the Offing for Energy Transfer"s (ET) Q1 Earnings?

Energy Transfer's (ET) Q1 earnings are expected to benefit from contribution from its organic projects and fee-based.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 6th, 2019