Hawaii energy topics

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Contents 1 2006 Push for Renewable Energy 2 2020 Renewable Energy Law 3 EPA Clean Energy-Environment State Partnership 4 Alternate energy production 4.1 In general 4.2 Ambient Energy 4.3 Biodiesel 4.3.1 Bio-Beetle 4.3.2 Biodiesel From Fuel Crops in Hawaii Project 4.3.3 HECO biofuel plant 4.3.4 Imperium Renewables Inc. 4.3.5 Pacific Biodiesel 4.3.6 Safe Renewables Corp. 4.4 Biofuels 4.5 Albizia trees 4.5.1 Macadamia Nut Shells 4.5.2 Switchgrass 4.5.3 Jatropha 4.6 Ethanol 4.7 Flash Carbonization™ 4.8 Geothermal 4.9 HPower 4.10 Hydrogen 4.10.1 Hydrogen fund 4.11 Hydropower 4.12 Methane Hydrate 4.13 Ocean thermal energy conversion 4.14 Solar 4.15 Wave 4.16 Wind 5 Big Island 6 Cold Water Air-Conditioning 7 Global Warming 8 Green-Home design 9 Hawaii Gas Cap 10 Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) 11 Hybrid 12 Net energy metering 13 Oil scarcity/Peak oil 14 Energy use by the State of Hawaii 15 Miscellaneous energy articles 16 Groups, Institutes, etc.

2006 Push for Renewable Energy

• A Ten-Point Plan To Meet Hawaii's Energy Goals Adopted by the Hawai‘i Energy Policy Forum, November 14, 2005 (Revised December 1, 2006).
• Hao, Sean. Consensus possible on energy strategy Honolulu Advertiser, January 18, 2006.
• Yerton, Stewart. Bound for Change -- Gov. Lingle wants to reduce the state's reliance on oil, but her proposals could face a fight from the fuel industry Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 22, 2006.
• Renewable energy plan needs bipartisan effort THE ISSUE: Governor Lingle and legislators are making increased use of renewable energy resources among their priorities. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 23, 2006.
• Dayton, Kevin. Energy plan touts $6.3B in savings Honolulu Advertiser, January 31, 2006.
• Akaka, Daniel. Our need for oil can be reduced Honolulu Advertiser, February 5, 2006.
• Starling, H. Ray. Hawai'i must tap into new energy policy Honolulu Advertiser, February 7, 2006.
• Borreca, Richard. Governor's renewable energy plan advances -- A House committee approves portions opposed by HECO Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 8, 2006.
• Gonser, James. New way to renewable energy? Honolulu Advertiser, February 9, 2006.
• Godvin, Tara. State launches new path in energy Honolulu Advertiser, May 13, 2006.
• Renewable energy tax credits increase Pacific Business News, June 26, 2006.
• Oi, Cynthia. Rocky Mountain akamai -- The noted Rocky Mountain Institute hopes to make Hawaii's green dreams come true by helping the state map out an energy future that is less dependent on oil Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 3, 2006.

2020 Renewable Energy Law

• Lingle signs renewable energy bill into law -- By 2020, 20 percent of isle power must be from alternate sources Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6-3-04.

EPA Clean Energy-Environment State Partnership

• EPA’s State and Local Clean Energy Programs U.S. Envinmental Protection Agency.
• Advertiser staff. Partnership will plan clean-energy strategy Honolulu Advertiser, February 13, 2007.

Alternate energy production

In general

• TenBruggencate, Jan. Energy future must be built here at home Honolulu Advertiser, July 23, 2006.
• TenBruggencate, Jan. It's time to change the oil mindset Honolulu Advertiser, July 17, 2006.
• Davis, Roger. COMMENTARY: Scraping bottom of the oil barrel Honolulu Advertiser, November 19, 2006.
• Thielen, Cynthia. COMMENTARY: Replace foreign fuel with renewable energy Honolulu Advertiser, December 4, 2006.
• Mikulina, Jeff. Gathering Place: Think outside the barrel for Hawaii's energy future Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 31, 2006.
• Oi, Cynthia. Renewable energy operates on local time Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 10, 2007.
• Niesse, Mark. Renewable energy an isle struggleHonolulu Star-Bulletin, April 9, 2007.
• Reyes, B.J. PUC increases limits for renewable energy -- The move is expected to increase the excess energy fed back into the grid by customers Honolulu Star-Bulletin", March 22, 2008.
• Reyes, B.J. Time ripe for renewable energy--High gas costs and a federal partnership fuel Hawaii's search for clean initiativesHonolulu Star-Bulletin", April 1, 2008.
• Star-Bulletin staff. Blue Planet Summit taps array of experts Honolulu Star-Bulletin", April 1, 2008.
• Reyes, B.J. An energetic summit on alternative power Honolulu Star-Bulletin", April 4, 2008.

Ambient Energy

• News about Ambient Micro
• Borg, James. Waves of Energy: A Maui-based company harnesses ambient radiation as a source of power for devices Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 10, 2006.

Biodiesel

• Biodiesel, ethanol in race to fill 'er up -- Proponents of both fuels compete for research money, tax credits Pacific Business News, September 1, 2006.
• Biodiesel plans advance on Big Island Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 8, 2007.
• Group is funded for biodiesel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, October 5, 2007.

Bio-Beetle

• Bio-Beetle
• Schaefers, Allison. Maui’s Bio-Beetle expanding to West Coast - A local company that rents biodiesel-powered cars is moving into L.A. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 25, 2006.

Biodiesel From Fuel Crops in Hawaii Project

• Leone, Diana. Agriculture plays role in search for energy -- A pilot project will explore potential sources of agricultural biofuel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 15, 2007.
• OUR OPINION: Small fuel project holds big promise THE ISSUE: A study will test tree crops to see which ones are most suitable for the fuel. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 19, 2007.
• EPA awards $100,000 grant to Honolulu Clean Cities for biodiesel project U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Release date: 03/14/2007.
• Leone, Diana. Agriculture plays role in search for energy -- A pilot project will explore potential sources of agricultural biofuel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 15, 2007.

HECO biofuel plant

• Reyes, B.J. Biofuel to power HECO plant -- A pact with the state has the firm using renewable fuels like biodiesel and ethanol Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 12, 2006.
• Sudick, Jennifer. HECO plans biofuel plant to open in '09 -- The $142M project is the first major energy project in 17 years Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 7, 2007.
• Leone, Diana. HECO vows biodeisel effort will aid trees Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 22, 2007.

Imperium Renewables Inc.

• OUR OPINION: Without homegrown crops, biodiesel still will be imported fuel THE ISSUE: A Seattle-based company is considering a biodiesel plant in West Oahu. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 26, 2007.
• Leone, Diana. RENEWABLE ENERGY: Company plans to mass-produce biodiesel in Kapolei Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 26, 2007.
• OUR OPINION: Without homegrown crops, biodiesel still will be imported fuel THE ISSUE: A Seattle-based company is considering a biodiesel plant in West Oahu. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 29, 2007.
• Star-Bulletin news services. Biofuel refinery company Imperium files for IPO -- Hawaii is one of the three sites where it plans to build a plant Honolulu Star-Bulletin, May 25, 2007.
• Gima, Craig. Tree holds promise for future of biofuel -- UH hopes to grow an isle biofuel source to re-engergize Hawaii's agriculture industry Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 22, 2007.
• Biodiesel exec steps down Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 22, 2007.
• Staff and wire reports. Imperium delays IPO plans -- The island company has a contract to supply HECO with biodiesel fuel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 4, 2008.

Pacific Biodiesel

• Pacific Biodiesel
• Ruel Tim. Driving change -- Pacific Biodiesel turns old cooking oil into fuel for your auto Honolulu Star-Bulletin, May 15, 2002.
• TenBruggencate, Jan. Biodiesel fuel attracts loyal following in Islands Honolulu Advertiser, November 8, 2004.
• Kubota, Gary. Maui couple contributes to alternative fuel effort -- Bush visits a Virginia plant built using biodiesel technology By Gary T. Kubota Honolulu Star-Bulletin, May 17, 2005.
• Yerton, Stewart. Hawaii expertise to help build biodiesel fuel plant in Oregon Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 8, 2005.
• DaSilva, Alexandre. Biodiesel wins more converts in Hawaii -- Rising gas prices help sell the benefits of an eco-friendly fuel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 19, 2005.
• Ambrozic-Mooz, Cheryl. The Biodiesel State -- Can Hawai‘i find four-wheel sustainability in cooking oil? Honolulu Weekly, November 2, 2005.
• Tsai, Michael. The kings of biodiesel Honolulu Advertiser, September 6, 2006.
• Pacific Biodiesel opens Texas plant Pacific Business News, September 7, 2006.
• Pacific Biodiesel's 10th plant opens Pacific Business News, December 4, 2006.
• Osher, Wendy. Maui biodiesel plant planned -- The proposed $61 million facility would generate energy from replenishable sources Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 18, 2007.
• Leone, Diana. Agriculture plays role in search for energy -- A pilot project will explore potential sources of agricultural biofuel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 15, 2007.

Safe Renewables Corp.

• Safe Renewables Corporation
• Schaefers, Allison. Biodiesel company eyes move to isles -- Safe Renewables Corp. wants to use Hawaii as its base to develop alternative fuel sources Honolulu Star-Bulletin, October 12, 2007.

Biofuels

• Hawai'i BioEnergy, LLC
• Reyes, B.J. Isle landowners to check out biofuels -- The partners include Maui Land & Pine, Grove Farm and Kamehameha Schools Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 21, 2006.
• Biofuels paint greener future for Hawaii THE ISSUE: Isle landowners and other investors have formed a partnership to explore biofuels. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 24, 2006.
• Reyes, B.J. Summit to focus on isle biofuels -- The event will explore ways to break Hawaii's dependence on oil Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 20, 2006.
• Reyes, B.J. Incentives and fast permits urged to foster biofuels -- Public and private leaders discuss how to build the local industry Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 23, 2006.
• Stigset, Marianne. Demand for biofuels driving record prices Honolulu Advertiser, November 23, 2006.

Albizia trees

• Conrow, Joan. Energy Field -- In the debate on bio-fuel production, is Hawai‘i taking the wrong side? Honolulu Weekly, December 5, 2007.

Macadamia Nut Shells

• In a nutshell, "macadamia power" is a world first Cogeneration in Australia. Ergon Energy.

Switchgrass

• Switchgrass -- Panicum virgatum L. Purdue Forage Information.
• Biofuels from Switchgrass: Greener Energy Pastures Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
• Biofuels as Invasive Species? Biofuels are a hot research topic, but researchers warn they could fan the flames of invasive species problems. Daily Headlines, University of Arkansas, September 21, 2006.

Jatropha

• Gima, Craig. Tree holds promise for future of biofuel -- UH hopes to grow an isle biofuel source to re-engergize Hawaii's agriculture industry Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 22, 2007.

Ethanol

• Oahu Ethanol Corporation
• Star-Bulletin staff. New Laws Promote Ethanol Fuel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6-23-04.
• Martin, Dan. Oil industry seeks delay for ethanol blending rules Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8-13-04.
• Ethanol can loosen oil’s grip on islands Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8-20-04.
• Ethanol mix will help limit imported oil Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 09-22-04.
• TenBruggencate, Jan. Ethanol law fuels efficiency, cost debate Honolulu Advertiser, 9-27-04.
• Hao, Sean. Ethanol tax breaks a bonanza for some Honolulu Advertiser, 11-14-04.
• Ethanol fuel mix to be required in 2006 Maui Tommorrow.
• Yerton, Stewart. Running on algae -- Finding a viable way to replace petroleum will be a major topic at a biotech summit in Waikiki Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 11, 2006.
• Reyes, B.J. Isle ethanol producers still year away -- An April 2 state-mandated deadline will likely be missed for the cleaner-burning fuel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 23, 2006.
• Star-Bulletin staff. Aloha Petroleum imports 5 million gallons of ethanol Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 3, 2006.
• Yerton, Stewart. Ethanol producers not ready to fill mandate -- Gasoline makers will have to import the additive for the next year to fulfill a state blending law Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 15, 2006.
• HECO seeks ethanol -- HECO seeks ethanol for use in proposed new Campbell Industrial Park generating station and existing diesel power generating units Hawaiian Electric Company, March 21 2006.
• Eagar, Harry. HC&S working through process of turning molasses into fuel The Maui News, June 11, 2006.
• Eagar, Harry. Ethanol process needs to be energy efficient The Maui News, June 11, 2006.
• Reyes, B.J. Grain drain -- Isle drivers keep paying more at the pump despite the required addition of crop-based ethanol to fuel Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 25, 2006.
• Pump price not primary objective in ethanol mandate THE ISSUE: Gasoline prices remain high despite the addition of ethanol to the fuel. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 25, 2006.
• Conrow, Joan. Out of gas -- Ethanol’s promises have been big. Has it failed to deliver? Honolulu Weekly, June 28, 2006.
• Star-Bulletin staff. Hawaii to get $1M for ethanol test project Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 4, 2006.
• Reyes, B.J. Isle ethanol outlook sours -- Fuel from sugar crops could lose profitability, the USDA contends Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 11, 2006.
• Self-reliance as important as profit in energy production THE ISSUE: A report questions whether sugar-based ethanol will be profitable in the long run. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 12, 2006.
• Bunda, Robert. Through ethanol, isle sugar can reign again Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 23, 2006.
• Hyde, Justin. Ethanol backers gaining ground Honolulu Advertiser, August 12, 2006.
• Barbata, Brian. COMMENTARY: Ethanol requirement a risk to gas supply] Honolulu Advertiser, August 21, 2006.
• Biodiesel, ethanol in race to fill 'er up -- Proponents of both fuels compete for research money, tax credits Pacific Business News, September 1, 2006.
• Hao, Sean. Enough water for ethanol? Honolulu Advertiser, October 8, 2006.
• White, Doug. Local ethanol production - a dry well? Poinography!, October 8, 2006.
• Hao, Sean. Kaua'i ethanol plant plan clears hurdles Honolulu Advertiser, November 23, 2006.
• White, Doug. Ethanol effort on Kauai may be unique for some time Poinography, December 6, 2006.
• Non-ethanol fuel needs wider isle distribution Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 19, 2007.
• Far from being 'green,' ethanol harms environment and wallets Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 10, 2007.
• Prevedouros, Panos D. Far from being 'green,' ethanol harms environment and wallets Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 10, 2007.
• Kauai ethanol plant is planned for 2008 - Gay & Robinson says sugar conversion will save 230 jobs Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 10, 2007.

Flash Carbonization™

Geothermal

• Niesse, Mark. Renewable energy an isle struggleHonolulu Star-Bulletin, April 9, 2007.

HPower

Hydrogen

• Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program
• Fuel Cells Hawaii Natural Energy Institute.
• Fuel Cell Testing Hawaii Natural Energy Institute.
• Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT)
• The California Fuel Cell Partnership
• Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program U.S. Department of Energy.
• Related link: Hoku Scientific Inc.
• Hydrogen -- Can It Fuel Hawaii's Future? Hawaii Business, September 2002.
• Leone, Diana. Isle fuel cell facility hopes to fire up clean energy -- The Kakaako site will try to develop commercially viable hydrogen power Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 25, 2003.
• Schneider, Greg. Priming the Public For Hydrogen Fuel Washington Post, November 10, 2004.
• Curtis, Henry. COMMENTARY: Plugging in to renewable energy Honolulu Advertiser, May 28, 2006.
• Reyes, B.J. Lawmakers hope to pave the way for a hydrogen-fueled Hawaii -- Fuel-cell vehicles are under development in California Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 24, 2006.
• Kakesako, Gregg.Hydrogen vehicle-fuel station unveiled Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 3, 2006.
• Kakesako, Gregg. Hydrogen fuel gains ground at Hickam -- The Pentagon's first such fueling station keeps a shuttle bus running on base Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 12, 2006.

Hydrogen fund

• Reyes, B.J. Lawmakers hope to pave the way for a hydrogen-fueled Hawaii -- Fuel-cell vehicles are under development in California Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 24, 2006.
• Star-Bulletin staff. Hydrogen fund stalled by contract controversy -- A firm awarded the project had scored the lowest in a review Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 5, 2007.
• SENATE RESOLUTION2: ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED. Hawaii State Legislature.
• Wiles, Greg. Hawaii's Hydrogen fund disputed Honolulu Advertiser, February 16, 2008.
• Wiles, Greg. Kolohala is told it will manage hydrogen fund Honolulu Advertiser, February 28, 2008.

Hydropower

• Chang, Lester. Experts urge hydropower The Garden Island, January 6, 2007.

Methane Hydrate

• Methane Hydrates Research Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii.
• Gas (Methane) Hydrates -- A New Frontier USGS.
• Methane Hydrate - The Gas Resource of the Future U.S. Department of Energy.
• Coldburn -- University of Hawaii researchers study a form of methane gas as a potential fuel source Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 17, 2003.

Ocean thermal energy conversion

Solar

• HECO. Sun Power for Schools | Program Details Hawaiian Electric Company.
• Letting the Sun Shine In -- Net metering had a slow start, but consumers are starting to see the light Hawaii Business, January 2004.
• City experiments with energy -- Kapolei Hale will use hydrogen and solar technology, and expects to save money Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9-18-04.
• Tax breaks and rebates brighten solar-heating sales By Gary T. Kubota Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-14-05.
• Yerton, Stewart. Army throws switch on solar energy isle housing project -- Actus Lend Lease, a partner in the plan, touts conservation Honolulu Star-Bulletin, May 26, 2006.
• Wiles, Greg. Solar-powered savings Honolulu Advertiser, July 23, 2006.
• Leone, Diana. Sun power draws a crowd Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 30, 2006.
• Schnepf, Alan. Free solar panels -- Company offers equipment to businesses, but energy is extra Hawaii Tribune-Herald, December 28, 2006.
• Associated Press. Pilot project will install solar panels at isle schools Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 3, 2007.
• Schaefers, Allison. Energy on Lanai to get solar boost -- The 1.5-megawatt project is the first in Castle & Cooke's push for renewable energy Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 6, 2007.
• Mangelsdorf, Marco. COMMENTARY: PV power: When will state see the light? Honolulu Advertiser", March 9, 2008.

Wave

• OPT PowerBuoy™ Operation Ocean Power Technologies
• Energetech
• Pelamis P1A machines unveiled in Portugal Ocean Power Delivery.
• WHAT IS CETO? Seapower Pacific Pty.
• How it works: Wave power station BBC News, November 20, 2000.
• Wave-generated electricity tests set Kaneohe Marine Base may get power from a buoy system offshore Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8-4-03.
• TenBruggencate, Jan. Is wave power in Hawai'i's future? Honolulu Advertiser, 2-16-05.
• Harnessing the power of waves (CNN.com)
• Theilen, Cynthia. Hawaii should ride the tide of wave energy Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10-3-05.
• White, Doug. Company pitches (more) wave power to Hawaii Poinography!, 12-1-2005.
• Thielen, Cynthia. COMMENTARY: Hawai'i can't afford to miss energy wave Honolulu Advertiser, August 31, 2006.
• Opinion: Needs should fuel ocean energy pursuit Honolulu Advertiser, September 1, 2006.

Wind

• In general
  • HAWAII SMALL-SCALE ENERGY PROJECTS, HI, USA Power-Technology.com.
  • Energy solution might be blowing in the wind Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 19, 2004.
  • Hurley, Timothy. Wind-power plans pick up speed Honolulu Advertiser, January 17, 2005.
  • OUR OPINION: Trade winds should be put to use as energy source THE ISSUE: Fourteen wind turbines are scheduled to be built in South Point on the Big Island to provide power for 10,000 households. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 16, 2006.
  • Niesse, Mark. Renewable energy an isle struggleHonolulu Star-Bulletin, April 9, 2007.

• Big Island
  • Lalamilo Wind Farm (HELCO)
  • Future HELCO and MECO Wind Projects (HELCO)
  • Semi-operational Big Isle wind farm to be rebuilt Honolulu Star-Bulletin, May 22, 2004.
  • Thompson, Rod. Device aims to smooth power plans on Big Island -- A shock absorber is for wind power Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 17, 2006.
  • New wind turbines headed for South Point Pacific Business News, June 12, 2006.
  • Big Island windfarm goes on line Pacific Business News, June 15, 2006.
  • Hawaii to get more wind power Pacific Business News, September 11, 2006.
  • Hao, Sean. Big Island wind farm capacity to double Honolulu Advertiser, September 12, 2006.
  • Reyes, B.J. Wind farm to service 10,000 households -- GE's 15th project is expected to provide power to Big Island homes by March Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 14, 2006.
  • Niesse, Mark. Renewable energy an isle struggle Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 9, 2007.
  • Associated Press. Big Isle wind farm boosts grid Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 20, 2007.

• Oahu
  • Leone, Diana. HECO wants big windmills at Kahe -- The goal is to have 20 percent of isle electricity generated by renewable sources Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 9, 2005.
  • Wind turbines or fossil fuels? Tough choice THE ISSUE: Hawaiian Electric plans to put up wind turbines near Kahe Point. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 11, 2005.
  • Leone, Diana. HECO offers wind farm plan -- The proposal draws a mixed review with some Leeward folks opposed to the idea Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 20, 2005.
  • Kua, Crystal. Mayor rejects Kahe wind farm -- HECO abandons its first choice and turns to a site in Kahuku Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 27, 2005.
  • Gordon, Mike and Wiles, Greg. Kahuku top pick again for wind farm Honolulu Advertiser, September 15, 2006.

• Maui
  • Future HELCO and MECO Wind Projects (HELCO)
  • Kaheawa Wind Power
  • Kubota, Gary. Maui gets largest wind farm in state -- The energy project calls for 20 turbines at Ukumehame Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 3, 2005.
  • Kubota, Gary. Maui farm promises winds of change -- The project’s 20 turbines are expected to save households about $120 a year Honolulu Star-Bulletin, October 29, 2005.
  • Associated Press. Strong winds hamper building of wind farm Honolulu Advertiser, May 13, 2006.
  • Wind power is turned on at Maalaea Pacific Business News, June 5, 2006.
  • Reyes, B.J. $200M wind farm project set for Maui -- The first phase at Ulupalakua Ranch will be online by 2008
  • Reyes, B.J. Wind farm to service 10,000 households -- GE's 15th project is expected to provide power to Big Island homes by March Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 14, 2006.
  • Leone, Diana. New Maui wind farm seeks to double in size Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 20, 2006.

• Lanai
  • Schaefers, Allison. Energy on Lanai to get solar boost -- The 1.5-megawatt project is the first in Castle & Cooke's push for renewable energy Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 6, 2007.
  • Schaefers, Allison. Efforts by Castle & Cooke could mean boost for Oahu power supply Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 6, 2007.
  • Memminger, Charles. HECO seems cool to wind, solar power Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 7, 2007.
  • Alm, Robbie. HECO puts efforts into solar and wind power Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 9, 2007.
  • Kubota, Gary T. Lanai wind farm plan includes conservation project Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 7, 2008.

Big Island

• Eaton, Kim. Washington state firm takes over at Hamakua power plant Hawaii Tribune-Herald, February 3, 2007.

Cold Water Air-Conditioning

• Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning, LLC
• Makai Ocean Engineering
• Seawater air conditioning
• Testing the waters for energy conservation and production THE ISSUE: Two projects hope to use the ocean's temperature and power in innovative ways. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-2-03.
• Hao, Sean. $100M project provides big chill from deep sea Honolulu Advertiser, October 26, 2004.
• Cold-water air-conditioning project merits warm reception THE ISSUE: A company hopes to install a facility in Kakaako to use cold sea water to chill the air in buildings. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-4-04.
• Downtown could bathe in cool water -- A company wants to build a station in Kakaako that could use seawater to chill office buildings Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-2-04.

Global Warming

• Global Warming and Hawaii

Green-Home design

• Hawaii Built Green Building Industry Association.
• The Field Guide for Energy Performance, Comfort, and Value in Hawaii Homes UH Center for Smart Building and Community Design.
• Gordon, Mike. Islanders warm up to green-home design Honolulu Advertiser, July 24, 2006.
• Choi, Moon Yun.Energy Independent Abode -- Surviving and thriving on your own power Hawai'i Island Journal, November 4, 2006.

Hawaii Gas Cap

Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO)

Hybrid

• City unveils new hybrid buses -- The vehicles will be in service for the Bus Rapid Transit system Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10-22-04.

Net energy metering

• HECO. Net Energy Metering in Hawaii Hawaiian Electric Company.
• Letting the Sun Shine In -- Net metering had a slow start, but consumers are starting to see the light Hawaii Business, January 2004.

Oil scarcity/Peak oil

• Brave New Oil-Scarce World -- Will peak oil spur economic collapse or resourcefulness in Hawai‘i? Honolulu Weekly, May 4, 2005.
• Zapka, Manfred and Dator, Jim. Peak oil era will be hard on Hawaii Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 10, 2006.

Energy use by the State of Hawaii

• Borreca, Richard. Gov wants more energy funds -- Electric bill for state increases by $626,000 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 21, 2007.

Miscellaneous energy articles

• Adamski, Mary. Quake probe clears power utilities -- Electric companies on the Big Island and Maui pass a review by an outside consultant Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 31, 2007.
• OUR OPINION: Energy conservation in schools should be more aggressive THE ISSUE: Public schools that cut their electricity bills will get half of the savings to use as they wish while those that exceed their limits will have to pay. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 11, 2007.

Groups, Institutes, etc.

• Hawaii Energy Policy Forum
• Enterprise Honolulu
• Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (University of Hawaii)
• Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
• Shaping Maui's Future Today -- Sustainable Energy (Maui Tomorrow)