Energy

For decades, Hawaiʻi has said no to nuclear power. But advancements in nuclear technology and pressures to shift Hawaiʻi away from costly oil have prompted some lawmakers to revisit the nuclear question.

HPR heads to the state Capitol for opening day of the 2026 legislative session; State lawmakers plan to put forward measures regulating AI use among kids

Par Hawaii converted part of its Kapolei refinery to be able to process plant and waste oils. It now says it will have the capacity to produce 60 million gallons of the sustainable fuel annually.

Hawaiʻi relies on imported oil to run its electrical grid. The state got over a third of its fuel from South America last year — but none from Venezuela, which claims to have the largest oil reserves in the world.

Looking to bring down your electricity bill? Hawaiʻi Energy has available rebates to help you upgrade your appliances.

Starting next week, businesses across the islands will not be able to buy fluorescent lightbulbs. That's because of a state law that passed in 2023. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.

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

The state Consumer Advocate hired the outside consulting firm Jensen Hughes to review the KIUC's wildfire plan. According to their findings, some areas of the plan need critical improvement.

Today we'll talk to the team from Shifted Energy. We'll find out what it's like to be on a path to acquisition and how this startup took innovation and scaled it globally.

C-MORE Lab Director David Karl reflects on the lab's greatest discoveries over the last 15 years; Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Paula Adams talks about the demand for child care across the state