Vegetation Management Protects the Grid. The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan. The guest for this episode is Desireé Page. Provide an overview of the program; operation size, crew numbers, line miles, program goals. Explain the importance of VM and discuss some of the challenges we face, as well as some problems/emergency situations we […]
Exploring the Geology of Oahu Guidebook (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
Guide to Important Geological Locations. The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan. The guest for this episode is Michael Knight. A tour through the geological story of O’ahu by exploring 39 areas of natural beauty, many off the beaten path, and connecting all geology enthusiasts (young scientists) with the ‘ānia (earth or land), nature, […]
EVs in Hawaii: Impact on CO2 Emissions (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
‘The Need for Speed’. The hosts for this episode are Mitch Ewan and Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Kathy McKenzie and Peter Rosegg. Peter Rosegg -“Hawaiian Electric offers cash incentive for adding energy storage to rooftop solar.” Katherine McKenzie -Fossil fuel use and resulting emissions from passenger and freight vehicles were quantified […]
Two announcements by Hawaiian Electric (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
Installment payments and eBus Pilot Project. The hosts for this episode are Jay Fidell and Mitch Ewan. The guests for this episode are Shannon Tangonan, Tandy Tabata and Effie Flores. Shannon Tangonan, Tandy Tabata and Effie Flores help us understand announcements by Hawaiian Electric; installment payments, the eBus Pilot Project and the Hawaiian Electric-MANAOLA Hawaiʻi […]
Geothermal in Hawaii (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
it still has enormous prospects. The hosts for this episode are Jay Fidell and Mitch Ewan. The guest for this episode is Richard Ha. Richard Ha helps us understand Geothermal in Hawaii; it still has enormous prospects. We discuss the history, status and prospects of geothermal on Hawaii Island, not only at Puna but at […]
Green Hydrogen Goes Global (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Takes Hold. The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan. The guest for this episode is Toby Kinkaid. Green Hydrogen Hubs are emerging worldwide. Each issue we highlight one or more Green Hydrogen Hubs and this issue it’s Canada BC, and Alberta. A long time fossil fuel energy producer and exporter, Alberta […]
A New Generation of Clean Energy Leaders (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
Creating green jobs and building equity. The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan. The guests for this episode are Kirsten Baumgart Turner, James McCallen, Carolyn Revere Wood and Parker Kushima. State Energy Office Deputy Director Kirsten Baumgart Turner will discuss the office’s inclusive stakeholder outreach and engagement with a focus on energy equity as […]
Sustainability Partners (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
Hawaii’s Infrastructure Solution. The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan. The guest for this episode is Benson Medina. Hawaii has a $100B problem. The infrastructure that was built shortly after Statehood in 1959 is over 60 years old and crumbling. No concessions were made to replace or upgrade this infrastructure and now we have […]
Hawaii Geothermal Power is Back! (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
Post Eruption Status Report. The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan. The guests for this episode are Mike Kaleikini and Richard Ha. Update on the status of the Big Island Geothermal plant after the 2018 Kilauea eruption. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Hawaii time most weekdays, […]
Keiki Heroes Superpower Art Adventure (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
Support Keiki Resilience by Expression. The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan. The guests for this episode are Rebecca Choi and Danielle Preston. Keiki Heroes launched the Superpower Art Adventure to provide keiki of all ages free art lessons (via videos) from local artists across Hawai’i. This initiative empowers keiki to draw on their […]