Energy

Japanese energy company JERA has taken the first steps in the regulatory process for its proposed natural gas project. But some are questioning whether natural gas could deliver meaningful savings.

Rocky Mould, executive director of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the solar projects imperiled by the governor signing Senate Bill 3125 into law.

The Hawaiʻi Solar Energy Association says nearly $500M in solar investments is in jeopardy.

The state Legislature's effort to preserve Hawai’i’s historic income tax break could have dire consequences for its solar energy efforts, according to industry leaders.

Jim Kelly, vice president of corporate communications at Hawaiian Electric, discusses rising electricity prices amid the Iran war and shares ways to cope financially.

Today we'll find out what the Hawaii Energy Conference is about this year. We'll talk with the organizers and learn how 2026 presents new energy challenges in achieving Hawaii's energy self-reliance.

A future for Hawaiʻi without oil is on the horizon. In the meantime, state policymakers and energy experts are looking for a way to reduce energy costs.

The PUC acts as a quasi-judicial body that regulates Hawaiʻi's utilities and oversees the approval process for new energy projects. Nominee Jon Itomura is up for chair.

NPR's Kenny Malone and Alex Mayyasi discuss the new "Planet Money Book"; A new Balinese shadow puppetry show is set to open this at UH

The Japanese energy company JERA wants to build a natural gas plant on Oʻahu that could supply more than a third of the island's electricity demand.