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Climate Action in the Age of Trump

Gavin Babe visits the State of Clean Energy withJay Fidell and Sharon Moriwaki for an overview of a legislative briefing on energy policy and climate action expectations under the Trump Administration. 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 […]

Whats on the Energy Horizon with Rep Nicole Lowen

Join the Energy Team for an informal conversation with Representative Nicole Lowen of District 6 (Kailua-Kona, Holualoa) on the legislature, how energy legislation went last year and what’s on the horizon for this year. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier […]

Engineering the Clean Energy Future – Energy Efficiency Day #EEDay2016

Progression towards clean energy in Hawaij presents many unique engineering challenges. Following a celebratory Energy Efficiency Day Negawatt Moment from Hawaii Energy, John Cole of the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) revisits our Energy Team to share how engineering can lead us to a clean energy future. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from […]

Opportunities with the USDA – Energy Updates from HECO

Following an innovative energy update with Michael Colon of the Hawaiian Electric Company, John Antonio joins The Clean Energy Team to discuss the available opportunities with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and how they can best be applied in Hawaii. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday […]

Views from the Chair – Randy Iwase

Randy Iwase, Chair of the Public Utilities Commission, shares insights about the work and role of the PUC, and the state of energy in 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 through the night. Check us out any time […]

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 […]

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 […]

Advances in Wind Power – Meeting Oahu’s Energy Needs with Chris Swartley and Ted Peck

Wind energy vision ambassador, Chris Swartley, shares his company’s work and potential opportunities for more wind energy generation in Hawaii. Ted explains how Holu Energy’s solutions based expertise is in orchestrating customized partnerships to complete energy projects can make this future wind projects work for the people of Hawaii. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]

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 […]

Yes, Modern Traffic Engineering Reduces Our Congestion

Jay Fidell and Sharon Moriwaki take a look at traffic engineering in Hawaii. Features interviews with Panos Prevedouros of the School of Engineering and Dale Evans, owner of Charley’s Taxi. They visit a couple intersections and take a look at how to solve the traffic congestion there. Original Air Date October 24, 2010. Episode 6. […]

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- Katie Rogers
Biden’s Career Has Been Fueled by Resilience and Defiance

The resilience that President Biden sold as a trademark of his political brand for half a century now looks to some like blind resistance in the face of a rising [...]

- Annie Karni
As Democrats Fret About Biden, Murphy Says He Must Address Voters’ Concerns

The Connecticut Democrat said the president had more to do to assuage voters’ worries about his age, mental acuity and fitness to run. Top House Democrats are set to meet [...]

- Michael C. Bender
Trump’s VP Roster Is Elevating the Next Generation of Republicans

The process of choosing a running mate has created a new roster of rising Republicans with the potential to lead the ticket in 2028. [...]

- Taffy Brodesser-Akner
The Kidnapping I Can’t Escape

Fifty years ago, my father’s friend was taken at gunpoint on Long Island. Then he went on with his life — and that’s the part that haunts me. [...]

Starmer and Swinney to work together on 'common ground'

The new prime minister wants to establish a "different and better" way of working across the United Kingdom. [...]

New foreign secretary wants to reset UK-EU ties

The new UK government wants to signal its desire to engage in the face of multiple world crises. [...]

Cooper sets out plan to tackle small boat crossings

The new home secretary says she will start work to recruit a border security commander on Monday. [...]

Raducanu knocked out of Wimbledon by qualifier Sun

Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after being hampered by a back injury in the deciding set of her fourth-round match against Lulu Sun. [...]

Hundreds turn out to bid farewell to Rob Burrow

Crowds turn out to pay their respects to rugby league icon and MND fundraiser Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral. [...]

The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) landed a surprise win over the far-right National Rally (RN) in the second round of the 2024 French legislative election. No alliance, however, managed [...]

Many Hungarians had the feeling that Viktor Orban's hold on power would never end. But then along came Peter Magyar, a disillusioned member of Orban's circle. Can he bring about [...]

The leader of the Catholic Church is concerned about the worldwide state of democracy. Francis is wary of "ideological temptations and populists" as the far-right makes gains in France, the [...]

A German official says what's usually a two-week process is currently often taking two months. He told the Sunday papers that the national printing service was to blame, but his [...]

A new OECD study has found Germany is successfully integrating migrants despite obstacles such as migrants often having little education. [...]

- The Associated Press
Lewis Hamilton edges Max Verstappen for a thrilling win at the British Grand Prix

Hamilton's victory — by just 1.5 seconds — helped him become the first F1 driver to win on any track nine times. It also extended his F1 record to 104 [...]

- Tamara Keith
Biden campaigns in Pa. as some Democrats plead with him to consider dropping out

President Biden has said only the Lord Almighty could convince him to step aside. On Sunday, he spoke at a church in Philadelphia as some Democrats publicly pled with him [...]

- Joe Hernandez
Talks for a cease-fire in Gaza appear set to resume as the war reaches 9 months

Hamas now appears closer to accepting a more gradual approach to its core demands, including a permanent end to the fighting and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, [...]

- Nick Spicer
Projections in France's election show voters rejecting the far right

Voters turned out in numbers not seen in decades to stop the far-right National Rally from taking power in the French National Assembly. Polls predicted a first-place finish for National [...]

California is trying to lead the way on reparations but not clear on the path to take

California recently allocated $12 million for reparations for the state's Black residents as a way to compensate them for the harm caused by the legacy of slavery and current discrimination. [...]

- Christopher Weber and Margery A. Beck | AP

Forecasters say a long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. will persist, baking parts of the West with dangerous temperatures that will soar into the [...]

- Associated Press

Two boys have been shot in a McDonald’s in the Bronx borough of New York City [...]

- Rick Noack, Annabelle Timsit, Leo Sands

The populist, anti-immigration National Rally party had been hoping to install France’s first far-right government since World War II, with 28-year-old Jordan Bardella as prime minister. [...]

- Colleen Long and Will Weissert | AP

President Joe Biden has urged supporters to stay unified at a rousing Black church service in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania [...]

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