Monday, December 29, 2014

Solar rebates face dim future

Monday, December 15, 2014

Weathering HEI's transition

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Nanakuli recycling facility is a big step for isle energy and economy, officials say

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

'Solar garden' proposal opens access to savings

Hawaiian Electric Company
Hawai‘i Solar Energy Association
Hawai‘i PV Coalition
The Alliance for Solar Choice

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

09/19/14 Solar Info Briefing Presentations

Monday, September 22, 2014

HECO says its trying to connect more customers to the grid

Power plant woes prompt HECO conservation request

Hearing set to discuss solar interconnection policy changes

LAWMAKERS SCHEDULE BRIEFING TO HEAR FROM HECO ON PLANS FOR DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND IMPACTS OF ITS 2013 SOLAR INTERCONNECTION POLICY CHANGES

Representatives from HECO and solar organizations will be present

The House and Senate Energy/Environment and Consumer Protection/Commerce Committees held a joint Informational Briefing on Hawaiian Electric Company's changes to its solar photovoltaic grid interconnection policies on October 14 2013. Legislators pictured include Rep. Rida Cabanilla, Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Senator Rosalyn Baker, Senator Mike Gabbard, Rep. Chris Lee and Rep. Angus McKelvey. (Photo courtesy of Senate Communications)

Senate and House lawmakers have scheduled a hearing to get an update from the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) and various solar organizations on the current status of solar interconnection and future plans for distributed generation.

Last September, HECO notified its customers of a policy change that would require permission from the company to proceed with the installation of a PV system. Since the policy change, many solar customers have been facing delays in getting their PV systems connected to the grid.

"There are a lot of moving pieces right now and we need to bring all stakeholders together to connect the dots," said Sen. Mike Gabbard, chair of the Energy and Environment Committee. "We have solar companies and customers still very unhappy that they can't connect to the grid. The bottom line is we want to know more about what has already been done and what's planned for the future to ensure that solar continues to be an option for our residents."

The hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 19 at 1 p.m. in Conference Room 325 of the Hawaii State Capitol with Senate and House committees on energy and environment, and commerce and consumer protection. It can be viewed live on Olelo Channel 49.

The hearing notice can be found on the Legislature's website.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Big Ideas, Plenty of Uncertainty at Hawaii Environmental Council

Read more on civilbeat.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Operator of state's largest landfill indicted

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Wooley OK'd as environmental chief

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Two Hawaii Gov Appointments Suddenly in Trouble in the Senate

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Panel chairman questions criticism of Wooley's nomination

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Bill to expand solar power shelved

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Opposition imperils nomination of Wooley

Monday, April 21, 2014

Eradication options in Waimanalo Little Ant infestation

Monday, March 10, 2014

Legislators in no rush to end state tax credit for new solar systems

Monday, March 10, 2014

Senate to weigh bills spurred by molasses spill

Monday, March 10, 2014

Navy still working on finding the cause of Red Hill fuel leak

Friday, March 7, 2014

STATEMENT FROM SEN. MIKE GABBARD ON THE JOINT SENATE-HOUSE INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON FUEL LINKS AT U.S. NAVY FUEL STORAGE FACILITY

"On Wednesday, I went on a tour of the Navy's Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility with other legislators to see first-hand the situation with the recent fuel leak on January 13th. Today, we heard from the U.S. Navy, the Department of Health, and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply during an informational briefing at the Capitol. We definitely appreciated the openness of the Navy and have learned much about the current situation with the leak of 27,000 gallons of fuel. Our main goal is to work toward a situation where we can hopefully prevent any future leaks, so that we can ensure the safety of our water supply and the surrounding environment. This will require a major, ongoing effort by all agencies involved."

Friday, March 7, 2014

SENATE AND HOUSE LAWMAKERS TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROGRAM

WHAT
Joint Senate-House informational briefing to provide an update on Ka Hei, the Department of Education's five-year comprehensive sustainability energy program.

Given the interest in renewable energy and technology in the effort to create a master cooling strategy for all schools, a discussion of measures such as SB2424 SD2 is expected.

Capitol TV will broadcast this informational briefing live statewide on ‘Ōlelo channel 49.

WHEN
Monday, March 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 309

WHO:
The Senate Committee on Education; the House Committee on Education; the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment; and the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection

The following have been invited to speak: Hawaii Department of Education (DOE); Chevron Hawaii; the University of Hawaii's Natural Energy Institute; and the State Energy Office of the Hawaii Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Senator Mike Gabbard discusses the Navy fuel leak in Hawaii

Health Department requested leak detection at Red Hill in 2003

Oil waste often poured into Halawa Stream

Friday, February 14, 2014

SENATE AND HOUSE LAWMAKERS SCHEDULE BRIEFING ON NAVY FUEL LEAK

Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Senate Energy and Environment Committee, today announced that Hawai‘i lawmakers are taking action to protect and inform the public through an informational briefing on the Navy fuel leak situation and its impacts on our water resources.

Committees on subject matters relating to energy and environment, health, and public safety and military affairs from both the Senate and House will sit down with Navy officials and other relevant government agencies (to be announced at a later date) to learn more about the situation: how it happened, what are the impacts, and what's being done to ensure it doesn't happen again.

The joint Senate-House informational briefing is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Hawai'i State Capitol in Room 329.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Lawmakers may call for a briefing on military fuel leak

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Bills address spill prevention, molasses lawsuit

Read more on civilbeat.com

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Hawaii lawmakers urge changes after molasses spill

Honolulu Harbor Molasses Spill Sparks Legislation

Friday, January 24, 2014

HOUSE-SENATE MEASURES TO ADDRESS HARBOR SPILL

Representative Chris Lee and Senator Mike Gabbard have introduced measures in both houses addressing issues relating to ocean-harbor spills in the aftermath of the September 2013 molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor and will be holding a joint press conference. The bills address emergency response, reporting, and oversight responsibilities for state agencies involved in marine spills.

The press conference will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. on the 4th Floor Lanai of the Hawaii State Capitol.

View the media advisory.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Alien species alarm re-sounded

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Climate Change Experts to Brief House and Senate Environment Committees

Given the current erosion damage to the North Shore beaches and the threat to homes in the area, the environment committees will hold informational briefings with experts for the latest science on Climate Change and the expected impacts on the State of Hawaii. Committee members will also hear about what conditions Hawaii should prepare to experience.

Presentations will be made by:

• Pacific Island Climate Change Cooperative
• School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Sea Grant, University of Hawaii at Manoa

The briefing will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 10:00am in Conference Room 325 at the Hawaii State Capitol.

Please click here to view the hearing agenda.

View the media advisory.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEES TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON THREAT OF INVASIVE SPECIES

The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Senator Mike Gabbard, and the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection, chaired by Rep. Chris Lee, will host an informational briefing on problems caused by invasive species on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Conference Room 225 in the State Capitol.

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture's Plant Quarantine Branch will bring examples of invasive species, such as little fire ants and strawberry guava. They will also display Brazilian scale, a biocontrol agent for invasive strawberry guava; Madagascan Fireweed Moth, a biocontrol agent for invasive fireweed; an African wasp, a biocontrol agent for the invasive Erythrina Gall Wasp which attacks wiliwili trees; and native collector urchins, a biocontrol agent for invasive algae.

Presentations will be made by:
• Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species
• Hawaii Invasive Species Council
• Department of Agriculture - Plant Quarantine Branch
• Island-based Invasive Species Committees
• Department of Land and Natural Resources - Division of Forestry & Wildlife
• Department of Land and Natural Resources - Division of Aquatic Resources
• Department of Agriculture - Plant Pest Control Branch

Click here to view the hearing notice.

For more information, please contact Senator Gabbard's office at 586-6830. View the media advisory.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Statement by Senator Mike Gabbard Regarding Hawaiian Electric's Decision to Grandfather PV Solar Customers Held Up by Their Recent Policy Changes

Honolulu, November 27, 2013 - Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Senate of the Energy and Environment Committee, made the following statement regarding Hawaiian Electric's decision to grandfather PV solar customers held up by their recent policy changes.

"I commend both Hawaiian Electric and the solar industry for sitting down and talking story over the last several weeks to find a solution for those solar PV customers who've been held up from getting their systems connected to the grid. This was the only fair thing to do, considering many of these folks already had a PV system on their roof, but weren't getting the benefit of reducing their electricity bills. I'm hopeful these constructive talks will continue to ensure that the solar industry keeps growing, the grid stays reliable, and homes & businesses continue having the opportunity to go solar in a timely and low-cost manner."

Friday, November 22, 2013

Rebellion against use of GMOs may compel governor to intervene

Friday, October 18, 2013

HECO application change stymies PV installation, firms say

HECO to update lawmakers on changes to solar photovoltaic policies

Click here to read more.

Monday, September 30, 2013

Gov Wades Into Hawaii Pesticide Debate as Kauai Poised to Take Action

Monday, August 19, 2013

Taking a bite out of oil

Electric vehicle charging station law lacks enforcement

Click here to view the Hawaii News Now video.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Senator Mike Gabbard Applauds Governor for Enacting "PV Renter" Bill

On July 3, 2013, Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law a measure to encourage renewable energy generation on rental and leased property.

Senate Bill (SB) 19, enacted as Act 261, removes the barriers for landlords and lessors to install renewable energy systems for their tenants and lessees by removing them from the definition of what constitutes a public utility.

"I'm a big supporter of distributed generation - generating electricity where it's used. That's why I introduced SB 19 to get rid of the barriers to allowing renters to also access PV. Renters make up 40% of our population, so it's huge that they'll now be able to lower their electricity bills but without having to pay the upfront cost," said Senator Mike Gabbard, who chairs the Senate Committee on Energy and the Environment.

SB 19 will allow landlords and lessors to install renewable energy systems on their property and then sell that electricity to their tenants or lessees on the premises. The bill requires that the electricity rate charged must be lower than that charged by the utility and be included as a provision in the lease.

Gabbard continued, "These energy savings will greatly benefit our renters, including those in Kalaeloa who are faced with a steep electricity hike recently announced by the Navy. It will also open up a great investment opportunity for places like Ala Moana Center that could put up a big PV system and then sell the electricity to the different stores in the mall."

The bill went into effect immediately upon receiving the signature of the Governor today. View the media release.

Photo Caption: Senators Mike Gabbard and Suzanne Chun Oakland join Governor Neil Abercrombie for the signing of Senate Bill 19 and other energy related measures. (L-R: Sen. Mike Gabbard, Sen. Suzanne Chun Oakland, Rep. Angus McKelvey, PUC Chair Hermina Morita. Photo Courtesy: Senate Communications.)

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Statement by Senator Mike Gabbard in Response to Governor's Signing of Green Infrastructure Financing Bill

On June 27, 2013, Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1087, which establishes a green infrastructure financing program.

Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, issued this statement in response to the enactment of SB 1087:

"This innovative, first in the nation legislation allows us to do something unprecedented and that's to join bond financing with on-bill repayment," said Senate Committee on Energy and Environment Chair Mike Gabbard. "This program is going to be huge in providing lower and middle income folks with greater access to PV and other energy efficiency improvements, allowing them to borrow the money at extremely low interest rates and then repay the loans over time on their monthly their electric bills. Laws like this will make our state the model for the world to follow."

View the media release.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

HPD cracking down on electric vehicle parking violators

Law Aims to Help Landlords While Lowering Renters' Utility Bills

Legislators fail to reform solar tax credit

Lawmakers near agreement on solar systems tax credit

Hawaii's Energy Future - Can We Achieve the Vision?

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Supporters of solar tax credit light up Capitol

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Marijuana decriminalization, Steven Tyler Act Senate bills head to House

Friday, March 1, 2013

No cause, no answers 7 months after Kahuku wind farm fire

Friday, March 1, 2013

Kahuku wind farm safety called into question

Friday, February 22, 2013

State unveils plan to make renewable energy available to all

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

State loans urged to help residents install solar gear

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Bag-fee bill would raise funds to protect watershed

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

SEN. GABBARD HONORS SUPER GREEN CHAMPIONS AND WINNER OF THE CAPITAL 10 ENERGY CHALLENGE

Senator Mike Gabbard (West Oahu), Chair of the Senate Energy and Environment Committee, honored the Super Green Champions and the State Capitol building, as the winner of the Capital 10 Energy Challenge, during a floor presentation in the State Senate Chambers on February 15th at 11:30am.

Senator Gabbard said, "Our Green Champions are one of the main reasons why we're making great progress in reducing our energy load in state buildings. It definitely makes sense to say mahalo to them all for a job very well done."

Green Champions are 30 state employees who volunteered to lead energy conservation efforts within their departments. They were trained and supported by specialists with the Energy Conservation Through Behavior Change team from NORESCO, an energy services company contracted by the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS). The four Super Green Champions being recognized are: Paulette Abe of the House of Representatives Sgt. of Arms; Jon Chin of the Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism; Roxanne Moore of the Department of Taxation; and Will Tungol of the Department of Human Services.

The Capital 10 Energy Challenge was launched by Senator Gabbard in partnership with DAGS & NORESCO in January 2012 to further the conservation efforts already in place. The challenge was modeled after the EPA's "Battle of the Buildings", a nationwide event that challenged state offices to reduce energy consumption.

Each of the ten Capitol District Buildings was asked to identify and adopt methods to maximize energy savings. After a year of participation, the ten buildings were able to significantly reduce their energy consumption by a combined 7%. The State Capitol building won the competition with a 16% energy reduction.

For more information on the Challenge or the event, please contact Senator Gabbard's office at 586-6830. View the press release.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Labeling genetically modified food in Hawaii gains ground

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Solar advocates support lesser tax credit

Read the article on StarAdvertiser.com

View the press release.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Lawmakers weigh disposable-bag fee

Friday, February 2, 2013

Blame it on the oil

A call to action

Monday, January 14, 2013

State must fight invasive species now to minimize future costs, groups say

Monday, January 14, 2013

DLNR Renews Calls for Watershed Protection in 2013 Legislative Session

Friday, January 11, 2013

Solar Tax Controversy Expected To Heat Up 2013 Legislative Session

Thursday, January 10, 2013

SENATE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON THREAT OF INVASIVE SPECIES

The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, with Senator Mike Gabbard as the Chair, will host an informational briefing on invasive species issues on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room 229 in the State Capitol.

The briefing will feature live animals from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture's Plant Quarantine Branch as examples of invasive species interceptions. A ball python, a tarantula, coqui frogs, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, a bearded dragon, a Cuban knight anaole, and a Madagascar Giant Day Gecko will be on display.

Legislators and the public are invited to view the animals and hear presentations about the impacts of invasive species in their communities. The Departments of Land and Natural Resources and Agriculture will discuss their priorities for preventing and managing invasive species. Additionally, the Invasive Species Committees and the Watershed Partnerships will present priority projects, successes, and challenges in each county.

In 2003, the Hawai‘i State Legislature declared invasive species the single greatest threat to Hawaii's environment, agriculture, economy, health and way of life. In 2005, the State Legislature created the Hawai‘i Invasive Species Council (HISC) to provide state-level coordination, direction, and planning across departments. HISC Co-Chairs, William Aila (DLNR) and Russell Kokubun (DOA) will speak on the legislative goals for their departments.

Here is a link to the hearing notice: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2013/hearingnotices/HEARING_ENE_01-11-13_INFO_.HTM

For more information, please contact Senator Gabbard's office at 586-6830.

Click here to view the media advisory.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

State Exempts Some Solar Projects From Tax Credit Crackdown

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Environmental groups sue over new solar rules

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Fire at wind farm blamed on fire department's lack of response

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Cause of wind farm fire still under investigation

Monday, December 3, 2012

SENATE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE TO HOLD HEARING ON ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM SAFETY

Following the fire that destroyed the battery storage at First Wind's Kahuku wind project on August 1, 2012, the Senate Energy and Environment Committee will be holding an informational briefing on the safety of energy storage systems at the State Capitol in Room 229 on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, starting at 10 a.m.

The presenters will be:
• Tom Siegel, Vice President of Transmission for First Wind
• Alan Gotcher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Xtreme Power, which built the battery storage
• Gary Gill, Deputy Director of the Hawai'i Department of Health
• Scott Furgerson, Director of Engineering and Construction for Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, developer of the Auwahi Wind project
• Christopher Ward, Senior project Manager of Engineering and construction
• Kevin Gillespie, Director of Operations and Maintenance
• Kanoa Taylor, Wind facilities Manager for Auwahi Wind
• Jim Spaeth, Pacific Region Senior Advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy and Ross Guttromson, Manager of Energy Storage and Transmission Analysis for Sandia National Laboratories

View the media advisory

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Hawaii's Booming Solar Industry In Uproar Over New Tax Credit Rules

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Lawmaker seeks solution to costly renewable-energy credit

Friday, November 9, 2012

Changes to Hawaii's solar energy tax credit may slow photovoltaic industry

First Wind abandons Kahuku expansion as wind farm remains offline

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Hawaii Invasive Species Budget Lacking

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Big Island Biodiesel is Up and Running

Interisland underwater cable bill passes

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Hawaii Senate Revives Interisland Undersea Cable Bill

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Single-Use Bag Bill in Political Death Throes

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Maui Invasive Species Committee Gets Capitol Recognition

Bag Bill, Gutted and Replaced, Clings To Life

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Still Alive at the Hawaii Ledge

Friday, February 24, 2012

The GMO Debate, Food For Thought: Part 3

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

No Yellow!

State Proposing New E-Waste Fees

Friday, February 10, 2012

Young people show support for bill on disposable-bag fee

View the video on KITV.com

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Lawmakers Shocked by Exotic Species Invading Hawaii (KITV)

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Reptiles and invasive species problems creep up on capitol(KHON)

View the video on KITV.com

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Legislative Informational Briefings on Climate Change and Invasive Species

The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment and the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection will be holding joint informational briefings on invasive species and on climate change.

On Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the State Capitol's room 325, the committees will be updated on invasive species threatening our environment and resources by various agencies that deal with combating invasive species. Participants will include: Coordinating Group on Alien Pet Species, Watershed Partnerships, Big Island Invasive Species Committee, Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee, Maui Invasive Species Committee, Moloka‘i Invasive Species Committee, O‘ahu Invasive Species Committee, state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources, state Department of Agriculture Plant Pest Control, state Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Branch and the Hawai‘i Invasive Species Council.

"It is vital to our ecosystem that we receive the most updated information on invasive species so that we can better understand how we can prevent invasive species from entering Hawai‘i and to combat those that get through in order to bring them under control," said Senate Committee on Energy and Environment Chair Mike Gabbard.

On Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the State Capitol's room 325, the committees will be briefed on climate change and its impact on Hawai‘i. The following departments have been invited to provide information: UH School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, UH Center for Island Climate Adaptation and Policy, NOAA Climate Services Division and State Office of Planning.

"Climate change affects our environment, our native species, our infrastructure and our very way of life. It's crucial for us to learn the scope and ramifications of climate change in the foreseeable future so that we can plan to reduce and mitigate the resulting impacts," said Senate Committee on Energy and Environment Chair Mike Gabbard.

No public testimony will be accepted at both informational briefings. For more information, contact Senator Gabbard's office at 586-6830. View the media release

Friday, January 6, 2012

Senator Gabbard Launches Capital 10 Energy Challenge

Senator Mike Gabbard, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, in partnership with the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) , Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, and NORESCO announced the launch of the Capital 10 Energy Challenge today.

Gabbard said, "Back in June, Governor Abercrombie held his iConserve Rally at the State Capitol to encourage state workers to conserve energy in the workplace. I was driving in from Kapolei for the event and was inspired. Being a former tennis pro and athlete, I thought why not have state buildings here in Hawai‘i compete with each other to see who could reduce their electricity usage the most. But we can also do better than competing with one another on energy. Nobody loses if we all work towards a common purpose. That's why a challenge makes the most sense for Hawai‘i."

The Capital 10 Energy Challenge is patterned after last year's "Battle of the Buildings", sponsored by the EPA, which featured 245 buildings around the country competing to reduce energy use and cost. The goal is to have the 10 Capitol District buildings reduce their combined energy consumption by $100,000 primarily through behavior change during the next calendar year starting this month. The Capital 10 District includes: the Kalanimoku Building, the Kekauluohi Building (State Archives), the Kekuanaoa Building, the Keoni Ana Building, the Kinau Hale Building, Leiopapa-A-Kamehameha (State Office Tower), No. 1 Capitol District (Hemmeter Building), the Princess Ruth Keelikolani Building, the Queen Liliuokalani Building, and the State Capitol Building.

Gabbard continued, "The key to the success of our Challenge will definitely be our 50 Green Champions. They are dedicated volunteers committed to helping state employees do their part to keep the focus on energy conversation for the whole year."

The Green Champions will be encouraging energy efficiency by convincing people to change their behavior by turning off the lights, hibernating/shutting down PCs, unplugging/removing personal devices (coffee makers, space heaters), and keeping exterior doors shut. DAGS will be posting monthly progress reports on the web at www.hawaii.gov/green. For more information, contact Senator Gabbard's Office at 586-6830. View the media release

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Up In The Air: Will Molokai's Resistance Save It From Big Wind? (Honolulu Civil Beat)

Proposal To Build Two Wind Farms Generates Controversy (KITV)

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Legislators Tour Molokai, Talk Wind (Molokai Dispatch)

Lawmakers Plan Wind Talks on Molokai (Molokai Dispatch)

Legislators to Talk Wind with Local Residents (Molokai Dispatch)

'The State of Clean Energy' on TV (Hawaii 24/7)

Geothermal Informational Briefing Set for State Legislature Next Week

Geothermal Informational Briefing Media Advisory

Geothermal Informational Briefing Notice

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Fee Set at Ten Cents, But Passage Not Yet In The Bag

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

On-Bill Financing Back From The Dead

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Hawaii Lawmakers Argue Over Checkout-Bag Fee

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Hawaii Checkout Bag Fee Not Yet Wrapped Up

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

'Unanswered Questions' Hold Up On-Bill Financing

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Students power effort to boost energy efficiency

Monday, March 21, 2011

State utility grid desirable but help small-scale users, too

Monday, March 21, 2011

Charging a fee for single-use bags won't take the fun out of shopping

Monday, March 14, 2011

Bill to finance appliances unplugged

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

As Energy Targets Loom, Bill Shows Who Has Power

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Solutions to Up-Front Costs for Energy Efficiency

Read the article in the Ka Leo

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Making sustainability work for Hawai‘i

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Lawmakers introduce several bills to ban plastic bag use statewide

Read the article on KHON2

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Plastic bag ban begins on Kauai and Maui, fee discussed for rest of state

Read the article on Hawaii News Now

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Groups fear damage to land by Lanai, Molokai wind farms

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Honolulu water is safe, health director stresses