Proposed Kula PV facility

Moses Medeiros,of Applied Technical Services in Kihei, told the Maui News that he is consulting on a project to explore building a 30-acre PV with low-profile, mini wind turbines …

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Governor Signs House Bill 1520

Governor Abercrombie signed House Bill 1520.  This bill is intended to help more homeowners and renters access and afford clean energy by allowing them to pay for the cost of…

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Status of Hawai’i Solar Incentives

Homeowners in Honolulu, Maui and Hawaii counties are no longer able to claim a $1,000 instant rebate for the installation of solar water heating systems because federal…

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Solar Ready Roofs Bill

SB181 Solar Ready Homes –  would require new homes to incorporate design elements to make solar panels more easily installed whenever the new owner is…

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Maui Resident Uses Only Solar Power

“Jason King’s solar-powered home is perched amidst his manicured lawn and gardens. Atop his luxury hale…

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Require New Construction to be Photovoltaic-Ready

SB 181 SD1 – Requires all new buildings to contain design components for the later installation of a photovoltaic system Submit Testimony This bill would add an…

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Dept of Energy Working on Utility Scale Solar

DOE’s Audacious Goal: “SunShot” Earlier this month, Energy Secretary…

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