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 […]
An update from the PUC Chair (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
A visit with Commissioner Jay Griffin. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Marco Mangelsdorf and Jay Griffin. Jay Griffin helps us understand what’s happening at the PUC these days; an update from the PUC Chair; a visit with Commissioner Jay Griffin. We discuss the termination of the […]
A visit with Commissioner Jennie Potter (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
The PUC’s current challenges. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Marco Mangelsdorf and Jennie Potter. Marco Mangelsdorf and Jennifer Potter help us understand the PUC’s current challenges. We discuss the proceedings relating to the battery storage project in Kapolei and the strategy of moving the state off […]
The State of Clean Energy in the 2021 Session (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
A look at Hawaii’s clean energy progress. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Nicole Lowen. State Representative Nicole Lowen, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Projection, helps us understand The State of Clean Energy in the 2021 Session and A look at Hawaii’s clean […]
Aloha State Energy Round-up (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
Hawaii energy issues: never a dull moment. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Marco Mangelsdorf. * Update from the legislature: bill in play to reduce state solar tax credit pushed by Senators Glen Wakai and Donovan Delacruz * Hu Honua update: oral arguments scheduled at HISC April […]
A visit with PUC Commissioner Leo Asuncion (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
The PUC coming out of the pandemic. The hosts for this episode are Jay Fidell and Marco Mangelsdorf. The guest for this episode is Leo Asuncion. We’ll check in with PUC commissioner Leon Asuncion for update on how it’s been for him and the PUC in the time of covid since our last discussion with […]
Renewable Energy on the Big Island in the Wake of Hu Honua (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
In the absence of Hu Honua, the Big Island will have to look to other sources. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Marco Mangelsdorf and Ian Lind. Marco Mangelsdorf will help us understand what has happened in the Hu Honua litigation, and any possibilities for a reversal […]
A visit with PUC Commissioner Leo Asuncion (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
Saying hello to our newest commissioner. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Marco Mangelsdorf and Leo Asuncion. We’ll meet PUC commissioner Leon Asuncion for a retrospective on how it’s been for the PUC in the time of covid. We’ll find out what the issues and challenges are […]
Energy in Hawaii through the eyes of an energy reporter (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)
There are many stories to write. The hosts for this episode are Jay Fidell and Mitch Ewan. The guest for this episode is Nina Wu. Nina Wu, energy reporter, will help us understand the latest developments in Hawaii’s energy market, including the state of Hawaii’s solar industry, the state of Hu Honua, the state of […]
A Conversation with Jennie Potter (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com What impacts does Covid have on the work of the PUC. What’s up with our PUC during these covid times? How are they adapting? What dockets should we be paying attention to? The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The […]