Can legislative bills revive Hawaii’s solar industry? Tune in for Power Up Hawaii where Raya Salter addresses renewable energy legislation in the Hawaii State Legislature as well as the latest news and analysis from the U.S. energy sector. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii […]
Budget Cuts and Disappearing Incentives – Energy News and Analysis
Tune in for Power Up Hawaii where Raya Salter addresses solar power and renewable energy storage technology as well as budget cuts and the latest news and analysis from the U.S. energy sector. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]
Big Island Solar Permits Decline in 2016
According to data compiled by Marco Mangelsdorf, the number of rooftop solar permits on Hawaii island decreased 56 percent compared to 2015. Data shows Maui County (Maui, Molokai and Lanai) suffered a 47 percent decline. Is a similar drop expected on Oahu and Kauai? Mina Morita and Jay Fidell discuss how Hawaii’s four counties can […]
The State of Biofuels – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Pacific Biodiesel Technologies
Join the Energy Team for a look back at the various past promise(s) of Renewable Energy and an exploration of where Hawaii is today. Robert King, President of Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, facilitates a discussion of the hurdles, successes and failures by our most intrepid Renewable Energy developers and shares conclusions on what he’s learned from […]
Hawaiian Electric’s Power Supply Innovation Plan
Hawaiian Electric’s PSIP Power Supply Innovation Plan (PSIP) outlines a detailed plan charting the specific actions for the years 2017 through 2021 to accelerate the achievement of Hawai‘i’s 100 percent Renewable Portfolio Standard by 2045. Join Marco Mangelsdorf, President of ProVision Solar, and Jay Fidell for a discussion of Hawaiian Electric’s PSIP recently submitted to […]
Microgrid Magic – The PEARL of Sustainability
John Bothof joins our guest Energy Man, David Molinaro, to talk about microgrids and the development of the Pacific Energy Assurance and Resiliency Laboratory (PEARL). 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 the night. Check us out any time […]
2016 Energy Briefing to the Legislature
Jay Fidell and Richard Melendez cover the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum’s annual briefing to the state legislature. Topics covered include renewable energy, utilities role in the future, transportation, public education, climate change, clean energy pathways, and Hawaii’s role in all this. Speakers include Rep. Chris Lee, Sharon Moriwaki, Mike Hamnet, Chip Fletcher, Ben Sullivan, Ford […]
Want Energy With Those Fries? Kelly King of PACIFIC BIODIESEL
Based in Kahului, Pacific Biodiesel is a leading pioneer and advocate for the establishment of community-based biodiesel. Kelly shares Pacific Biodiesel’s mission to promote a clean, sustainable energy future through the community-based production of renewable fuels. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming […]
Big Island Clean Energy with William Rolston and Rachel Fukimoto
With diverse sources of renewable energy and many off-grid homes, the citizens of Hawaii island take a unique approach to energy usage. As the debate surrounding the proposed merger of NextEra and HELCO continues, residents wonder how this will affect clean energy systems in Hawaii. Tune in for a great discussion with Sharon, Ray, and […]
Our Changing Energy Landscape – Carl Campanga
Kamaka Green’s Vice President, Carl Campanga joined Chris Lethem to discuss the evolution of renewable energy in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Chris Lethem. The host for this episode was Chris Lethem. The host for this episode was Chris Lethem.