Archive for the ‘Alternative Energy’ Category

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Sep
02
Lanai debates idea of wind farm
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI, Real Estate, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
Some Lanai residents are objecting to plans to build Hawaii's largest wind farm on the island, an effort that could supply one-fifth of Oahu's electricity demand.
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Sep
01
Lanai debates wind farm idea
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI, Real Estate, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
The community is divided over the $750 million project. Supporters argue for energy independence but opponents claim it could cut public access to hunting and fishing.
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Aug
31
Lanai windfarm plan fights local currents
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI, Science, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
LANA'I CITY, Lana'i - Plans to build the largest wind farm in the state on Lana'i are part of a vision to make the island a model of renewable energy, but the project is encountering some headwinds in the form ...
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Aug
29
Financial Incentives for Saving Energy in Hawaii
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
Residents of Hawaii who want to install a renewable energy system or make their homes more energy efficient can take advantage of various financial incentives.
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Aug
21
Let’s keep state focus on renewable energy
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
Achievers often set ambitious goals without knowing if the bar is raised too high.
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Aug
20
Cost-benefit equation of Big Island renewable energy doesn’t yet add up
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
If nearly 40 percent of Hawaii Island energy is provided by nonfossil fuel sources, what is the benefit to consumers -- all of us who monthly send a check to Hawaii Electric Light Co.? This question arose again ...
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Aug
20
Renewable energy goals face questions
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
A state goal of obtaining 70 percent of energy from renewable resources may be too ambitious, with most scenarios studied by consultants showing Hawai'i falling short of reaching that mark by the year 2030.
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Aug
10
Windward bound
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Kahuku, HI, Oahu HI, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
The rolling foothills of the Ko'olau mountains near Kahuku may soon become the heart of efforts to churn out renewable energy on O'ahu as the state hustles to cut its nation-leading dependence on oil.
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Aug
10
In race to go ‘green,’ let’s not forget Lana’i
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
Editor's note: This article was written for The Advertiser by Robin Kaye on behalf of himself and 32 other Lana'i residents who have signed it.
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Aug
05
Prudential hires Hoku for system
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Honolulu Metro, Honolulu, HI, Oahu HI, Science / Technology, US Marine Corps) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
Prudential Locations LLC has selected a unit of Hoku Scientific Inc. to install an electricity-generating photovoltaic system at the real estate company's headquarters in Honolulu.
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