Energy

...The court held that the U.S. Constitution and federal law preempts state claims arising from out-of-state and international greenhouse gas emissions....

... to increase the bill of a typical residential customer on Oʻahu by about $3.62 per month ....

...The suspension of the law would allow foreign tankers to transport oil around the country....

... the proposal seeks to accelerate the replacement of aging, inefficient oil-fired generation on Oʻahu with modern, high-efficiency infrastructure designed to deliver affordability for Hawaiʻi families and businesses, enhance energy grid resilience and lower emissions ....

... the Jones Act “has been identified as a central factor in Hawaii’s reliance on foreign oil" ....

City officials are coordinating closely with Hawaiian Electric to restore full service as quickly as possible....

...In 2022, the state law determining the process for calculating RPS changed....

... only Ulupono has expressed its support ....

... Hawaiian Electric Industries was sued by investors who say it misrepresented steps the utility was taking to mitigate wildfire risks ....

... LNG may be the bridge Hawaii needs to secure a cleaner, more affordable, and reliable energy future ....

"Typical Residential Bill Stable in 2025."

... Long-Range Land Transportation Plan -- Public Meetings Begin Tuesday March 10 ....

... A ruling for the defendants could halt similar lawsuits nationwide and reaffirm that energy and climate policy must be set by Congress, not by local courts ....

...'sue big oil' lawfirm Hagens Berman was referred to the U.S. Department of Justice by a federal judge, citing findings of “misconduct bordering on the criminal”....

... OMB Director Russell Vought posted online that the Energy Department would be terminating “nearly $8 billion in Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left’s climate agenda” ....

... Itomura will succeed Leo Asuncion as chair and has resigned from the Campaign Spending Commission to comply with state law ....

... Hawaii, at nearly $4.41 a gallon, still has the highest gasoline prices in USA ....

... the Public Utilities Commission today approved Hawaiian Electric’s 2025-2027 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) and completed a comprehensive study on whether to establish a wildfire recovery fund ....

... "woke lawfare" ....

...The Waena BESS will enable the planned retirement of four generating units at the company's Kahului Power Plant ....

... low-temperature geothermal can be accessed much nearer the ground surface, and used for building cooling ....

... hidden lobbyists and double-dipping food ....

... Strong winds, low humidity today could lead to Public Safety Power Shutoff ....

... The Governor is currently accepting applications to the Public Utilities Commission .... 

... Strong winds, low humidity could lead to Public Safety Power Shutoff ....

... Qualified Hawaiian Electric customers in wildfire risk areas who are subject to preemptive power shutoffs would be eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase of backup power equipment ....

... Par Pacific, Mitsubishi, and ENEOS to Establish Joint Venture for Renewable Fuels in Hawaii ....

... Lawsuit Settlement will Impose ‘Big Expense’ on Your ‘fuel, groceries, and airfare’  ....

... Could Hawaii be Supplied with Canadian LNG from JERA? ....

... is forced labor being used in solar panels, windmills, EV batteries, and other “green” technologies? ....

... capacity and production are two different things ....

... Courts previously allowed the Navy a yearlong stay in the case ....

... Firefighters were dispatched to a report of batteries bursting on Hekili Road in Kapa‘a ....

"... The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition builds on past multistate efforts ...."

... Desal is an energy hog and Hawaii has the most expensive electricity in the USA ....

“If you haven’t already, please take a moment to review this important plan and share your feedback,” said Representative Darius K. Kila, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation.

... ten years ago Governor Ige kicked off an effort to get air conditioners into public school classrooms ....

... All Permit Types: Average duration of permit review and approval process has been reduced by 66%, from nearly five months to under two months ....

"...Now, with the batteries that were installed on many of the solar AC systems nearing the end of their lifespans, one DOE official warned that the systems will need to be retired altogether.  He called the heat abatement initiative a $120 million disaster...."

... Due to the potential for hazardous conditions ....

"...solar, wind, and batteries on their own will not scale to meet the needs we have...."

... if weather conditions intensify in the next 24 to 48 hours Hawaiian Electric may proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk ....

“...This isn’t just a policy document. These proposals will have real and lasting impacts on families, kūpuna, workers, and businesses across Hawai‘i...”

... Energy companies being sued by the city of Honolulu over climate change accusations have motioned for summary judgment, stating that Hawaii’s two-year statute of limitations makes the plaintiffs’ case unsubstantial ....

... Successful geothermal project leadership in New Zealand? There is a record of litigation surrounding those efforts which include claims of fraud and misrepresentation ....

... Questions: Will Pasha follow suit?  Does Matson's ban extend to shipments of lithium batteries for consumer products and for solar installations? ....

... House Bill 1001 (Act 301) establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund ....

... Persistent drought conditions, Wind gusts 45 mph and higher, and Relative humidity below 45% ....

...last year Japan imported over 9.5 million barrels of crude from Texas....

... FULL TEXT whistlelower complaint exposes PUC - HECO Corruption ....