Solar and Battery Incentives. The hosts for this show are Will Tanaka and Leonie Lam. The guest is Ka’iulani Shinsato. Hosts Will Tanaka and Leonie Lam welcome special guest, Ka’iulani Shinsato, Director of Customer Energy Resources Programs with Hawaiian Electric. ‘Lani’ manages Hawaiian Electric’s rooftop solar and battery programs for residential and commercial customers, and […]
The Oahu Solarcoaster and PGV (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Are we moving fast enough. Last month the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting issued 369 permits for photovoltaic systems compared to 219 for July 2018, an increase of 68 percent, representing the biggest year over year bump for a month since the slowing down of the […]
Rooftop Solar Now and Then
Rooftop solar is going down the tubes with the lowest numbers since 2011. Big deal? Should we care and why? Also, as Katie M. pointed out in her piece in the Star Advertiser that over 4,000 exemptions have been doled out to builders who have NOT wanted to install solar thermal systems in their new […]
Are Batteries at the Forefront of Achieving 100% Clean Energy?
Larry Le and Paul Maday review the rapidly improving storage battery technology, coupled with dropping prices. They describe the current over-supply of photovoltaic energy during peak daylight hours and the continued peak demand for electricity after the sun sets. Batteries are poised to absorb the excess daytime energy and “shave the peak” at night—all at […]
The Decline of the Solar Instillation Industry
Join Lucien Pugliaresi, President of the Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc. (EPRINC) an energy policy think tank in Washington D.C., for a discussion of the decline of the solar installation industry in Hawaii and the Mainland with Jay Fidell. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
Lifeline to Renewables in Hawaii
Jeffrey Kissel is a Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc. (EPRINC) an energy policy think tank in Washington D.C. Corresponding from New York, Kissel joins Jay Fidell for a insightful conversation concerning the future of renewable energy in Hawaii. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]
Making Sense of Solar for Condos – Karim Allana
Karim Allana appears on Condo Insider to discuss the energy opportunities including lighting retrofit and mechanical retrofit for condominium associations. We’ll hear about the pros and cons as well as some budgeting recommendations for condominium association boards. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]
Government Grants and Contracts – How Do We Get the Best for Hawaii?
Are we securing government grants and contracts that best benefit Hawaii? In this episode, Kekoa shares the background and energy focus of Pelatron. Melissa pinpoints government contracting and policy areas, specifically related to energy, to consider. The Energy Team also addresses Hawaii’s energy future and some issues of concern related to energy procurement including policies […]
New Options for Utilities with Sophie Cocke
A discussion of the agreement made between the PUC and Hawaiian Electric on interconnect decisions, and how, if at all, it has changed the world of interconnect, and how, if at all, interconnect is affected by the proceedings for approval of the NextEra deal. Update on HIEC in the PUC So much is happening in […]