Renewable Energy

About 10 years ago, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education was given $100 million to install air conditioning in 1,000 classrooms. A recent report by the state auditor found that the department not only fell short of its goal, but also had serious lapses in accounting for the funds.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning to end a major source of funding for state-level solar programs, which could jeopardize several community solar projects in Hawaiʻi.

Hū Honua Bioenergy and the Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company are in negotiations to revive an agreement to bring a controversial biomass plant into operation on Hawaiʻi Island. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports.

The U.S. House has passed a massive spending bill that could set up a surge in commercial solar business. But the local solar industry isn’t celebrating. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote explains why.

HECO has wrapped up a year-long study on a new rate structure that charges customers more or less depending on the time of day. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on some of the findings.

The U.S. House Budget Committee has advanced a major bill that proposes big cuts to government spending on climate and energy programs.

State lawmakers will be in discussions Wednesday about a couple of tax measures that have drawn concerns from the solar industry. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports.

House Bill 1369 was heard by the House Finance Committee on Wednesday and proposed repealing credits for solar, wind, and renewable fuel.

Gov. Josh Green is calling for a renewed push to expand rooftop solar. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote speaks with the head of the Hawaiʻi Solar Energy Association about the effort.

Clearway Energy recently pulled the plug on plans for three major solar farms, but Hawaiian Electric still has several other projects in the works, including a biofuel plant spearheaded by Ameresco.