Renewable Energy

Five community health centers are asking for state support to finance new solar microgrids. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote spoke to leaders at the centers about how this initiative would help them weather rising costs.

The Senate is attempting to recoup funds by reducing sweeping income tax cuts that went into effect last year and by reevaluating tax credits for things like renewable energy.

A new measure would set an income limit for the renewable tax credit. In order to qualify, an individual cannot make over $250,000 a year, with joint filers capped at $350,000.

More than half of U.S. states, including Hawaiʻi, are considering new laws around balcony solar. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on why this technology is gaining traction.

New funds are open to small businesses and nonprofits seeking to install rooftop solar through the Green Energy Market Securitization program.

With the end of a federal tax credit for rooftop solar on the horizon, some players in the solar industry want lawmakers to retool a state-level incentive. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.

Hawaiʻi’s solar energy market has been flooded with residents trying to install systems before a major tax credit expires. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote has more from across the islands.

The energy developer AES Hawaiʻi is hosting a community meeting on Kauaʻi on Wednesday to discuss a proposed solar farm. Its Kauaʻi project, called Kaawanui Solar, is slated for Makaweli.

A new fee goes into effect this month on Hawaiian Electric customers' bills. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote explains what's behind the surcharge.

A federal tax credit for rooftop solar is going away at the end of the year. Hawaiian Electric says it's seen a spike in applications for new systems as customers try to beat the deadline. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.