Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation Commission. This week on Hawaii, State of Clean Energy, Suzanne Case, Scott Glenn, and Sam Lemmo, discuss the COP23 and the lessons that can be learned by Hawaii. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]
Making Good Plans for a Sustainable Resilient Hawaii (Community Matters)
Good implementation requires good plans. A discussion of the program contemplated at the Legislative Briefing in the Capitol Auditorium on January 10, 2018, with the two HEPF Graduate Research Assistants who are developing it at the UH Public Policy Center. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday […]
Transforming for Clean Energy – HEPF 2016 Transformative Awards – Lila Taheraly and Lee Steinmetz
Collaborative Problem Solving & Integration of Sectors At a big picture level, Lee is involved with the development of community plans that link land use and transportation. Lee is also involved with the design, engineering, and construction of County streets that meet the needs of all users, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. Lily […]
The REAL State of Hawaii’s Energy – Hawaii Energy Policy Forum – Maria Tome
Stan invites Maria Tome to address unanswered questions from the forum panel on energy storage at this past Tuesday’s Hawaii Clean Energy Day. Plus we’ll get Maria’s thoughts on the overall event. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through […]
2016 Hawaii Clean Energy Day – 2030 OR BUST: REALITY CHECK
Furthering the Forum’s mission of enlightening decision-makers and the public on ways to achieve the preferred energy vision of our Ten-Point Plan, the Forum sought to bring policymakers, energy stakeholders, and the public together to address issues of significance in advancing clean energy. Begun in 2009, it continues to address issues, challenges and opportunities in […]
Re-Defining Energy Demand – Intelligent Battery Systems – Dan Vickery and Eric Clifton
Dan and Eric join the Energy Team to share Orison’s plug and play home battery system and Green Charge Networks’ model to reduce demand charges through counteracting a building’s variable energy use. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the […]
The Joys of Customer-Cited Storage: Energy Capacity and Valuable Grid Services
Kenneth Munson and Timothy Wood correspond via Skype to share new developments in Behind-The-Meter Storage. The Energy Team poses the question, “Can Customer-Sited Storage Provide Both Energy Capacity and Valuable Grid Services?” This episode’s special guests provide insight as to the current solutions available of the market and a sneak peek into future technologies. ThinkTechHawaii.com […]
Energy Pacesetters of Hawaii’s Clean Energy Industry
Jay Fidell and Duke Oishi highlight some industry pacesetters in the c;lean energy industry. Interviews include Sharon Miyashiro of the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum, Darren Kimora of Sopogy, Laura Dierenfield of PATH in Waimea, Marco Manglesdorf of ProVision Solar, Dennis Rose of Wailuku Hydro Project, Bob King of Pacific Biodiesel, Kekoa Kaluhiwa of Kaheawa Wind […]
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) – Helping Hawaii Reach 100% Renewable Clean Energy Goals
What Are “Distributed Energy Resources” and How Will They Help Hawaii Achieve Its 100% Renewable Clean Energy Goals? The Energy Team presents the Distributed Energy Resources Series. Leslie, Chris, Tad, and Yvette define Distributed Energy Resources. They also share some ways in which we can immediately utilize existing technology to move the needle closer towards […]
The 2011 Hawaii Energy Policy Forum Legislative Briefing
Jay Fidell and Duke Oishi cover the 2011 Hawaii Energy Policy Forum Legislative Briefing. The briefing included talks from Rep. Mina Morita, Linda Brock of Hawaii News Now, Mike Hamnet of the Energy Policy Forum, Carl Freedman of the Energy Policy Forum, Steve Lindeberg of the Department of Energy, Robbie Alm of Hawaiian Electric Company, […]