Report says Hawaii can reach renewable energy goal faster, and cheaper

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.....»»

Financial-services giant Visa says it has met its goal to use 100% renewable electricity by 2020 across its 131 offices in 76 countries and four global processing centers......»»

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, .....»»

Honolulu-based nonprofit Blue Planet Foundation is leading a campaign to make Hawaii the first state in the nation with 100% clean energy. The organization hopes to accomplish this goal by encouraging policy changes that promote renewable energy, en.....»»

Hawaiian Electric Cos. is planning to issue a round of requests for proposals for its second phase of renewable energy. With the impending closure of the coal burning AES Hawaii power plant on Oahu in 2022 and the upcoming retirement of Maui's oil-f.....»»

Maui took another step toward Hawaii's goal of 100 percent renewable energy by 2045 after the island's first large-scale solar project went online over the weekend. On Saturday, Kenyon Energy, in partnership with Maui Electric Co., flipped the switch.....»»

Hawaii Gas, which is excluded from Hawaii's goal to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2045, said it is pursuing other RNG opportunities across the state......»»

The state of Hawaii dished out $85.8 million in renewable energy tax credits in 2016, down from $98.6 million during the previous year, according to public documents. In its latest tax credits report, the Hawaii State Department of Taxation said .....»»

Two new solar projects will help the company reach 100% daytime solar energy nine months before its intended goal......»»

Since 2013, Honolulu has ranked number 1 in solar power per capita among the 50 l.....»»

The plan, being submitted next month, would exceed the utility's carbon-free power goal......»»

The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative announced plans Thursday for a one-of-a-kind renewable energy facility that it hopes will push the island’s green output to over 80% of its total. The proposed West Kauai Energy Project (WKEP) northwest of Wai.....»»

Solar cell and PV module makers United Renewable Energy (.....»»

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......»»

Noreen Reimel has more than 20 years of combined experience in the renewable energy and public relations sectors......»»

More than 55% of the Queen Liliuokalani Campus' load is powered by renewable energy, Hawaii Pacific Solar announced Friday. The local solar company, which specializes in commercial projects, recently designed and installed two solar photovoltaic sy.....»»

The financial regulations require hedge funds and wealthy investors that exceeded the $100 million equity holdings threshold to file a report.....»»

Along with rises in natural gas output and renewable electricity generation, the oil shipments have pushed the US towards a long-invoked goal of energy independence......»»

As renewable energy gets cheaper, its adoption is becoming more widespread. Around the world, governments are tapping renewabl.....»»

Tax credits benefitting renewable energy, railroads and other industries could get a new lease on life as lawmakers eye end-of-the-year legislation including a massive spending package they’re racing to finish before another government shutdown......»»