Hawaii

Hawaiian Electric hits nearly 35% renewable energy, exceeding state mandate

February 25, 2021

Driven by higher solar energy and wind production and lower consumer demand, Hawaiian Electric achieved a 34.5 percent consolidated renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2020.   Source

Strong presence for U.S. Islands at CREF 2019

August 22, 2019

We’re pleased to report a strong presence from Hawaii, the USVI and Puerto Rico at CREF 2019. Hawaii will be represented by the Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability & Resiliency; Puerto Rico will be represented, amongst other leadership, by PREPA, the national power utility; and the USVI will be represented by the Energy Office […]

Representative Chris Lee, Chairman of Hawaii’s Energy & Environment Committee, Confirms Keynote at CREF 2016

May 23, 2016

The organizers of CREF are excited to announce that Rep. Chris Lee, Chairman of Hawaii’s Energy & Environment Committee, has confirmed that he will give a keynote address at CREF 2016.. Mr. Lee is one of Hawaii’s most vocal advocates for a diversified and resilient energy matrix and a transition to renewable sources of energy. […]

BOEM gets third 400-MW floating wind lease request off Hawaii

March 11, 2016

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management received a lease request for a 400 MW floating wind energy project from Progression Hawaii Offshore Wind. After reviewing the request, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management found that the company is qualified to pursue the lease.