Recently announced cuts to
federal funding for energy
projects are concerning. But
rather than slow us down, it should
prompt us to move into higher gear
our own efforts to develop our indigenous
renewable energy resources.
Energy decisions aren’t just technical—they’re deeply personal, especially in a place as culturally rich and ecologically diverse as Hawaiʻi.
Can you imagine what King Kalakaua would have done had he known or had access to the technology we have today to develop geothermal energy? He was someone who was ahead of his time: he brought electricity to Iolani Palace even before the White House.
It was a long flight back from Hawaiʻi to Aotearoa. It gave me time to reflect on a busy week of meetings with Native Hawaiian advocates for geothermal energy, Hawaiʻi’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, …
Geothermal generation, something that New Zealand is quite familiar with, uses water and steam from below the earth’s surface to spin turbines and produce electricity.
Hawaii has a track record for developing geothermal — both on a small scale in Hawaii but also in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Innovations Development Group (IDG), a Native Hawaiian company, at the invitation of the Maori queen, helped implement a model for tapping the…
In a recent column, Caroline Carl, executive director of Hawai‘i Energy, celebrates energy efficiency as a way to lower energy bills, drive job creation, enhance energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions….
The inauguration ceremony of Hawaii Island’s new mayor, Kimo Alameda, and the new County Council resonated deeply with those who call the Big Island home and those who cherish the opportunity to enable a truly resilient Hawaii.
These are tough times. We must work harder than ever to pre pare Hawaii to face the future with confidence and to thrive. We must stay true to our commitments to make life better for our communities across the islands.
Hawaii has a stated goal of achieving a 100% clean energy renewable
portfolio by 2045. Ambitious, yes — but achievable…
