Mina, Marco and Me
Marco Mangelsdorf, President at ProVision Solar, and Mina Morita, former Chairwoman of the State of Hawaii’s Public Utilities Commission, join guest host Raya Salter on Mina, Marco and Me. Mina, Marco and Raya discuss Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) and its progression in renewable energy generation. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 […]
The Demise of the States Roof Top Solar Industry?
Marco Mangelsdorf, President at ProVision Solar and Mina Morita, former Chairwoman of the State of Hawaii’s Public Utilities Commission discuss the demise of the state’s roof top solar industry, pros and cons of state tax credits for energy storage and the need for more state support to accelerate the introduction of energy storage on both […]
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 […]
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 […]
Women in Power
What can we expect from the Hawaii energy industry in 2017? Lorraine Akiba, Commissioner of the State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, Mina Morita, former Chairwoman of the State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission and Shelee Kimura, Vice President of Corporate Planning & Business Development at Hawaiian Electric Company, explain the current energy landscape in […]
Energy in the Legislature
Hermina Morita joins Jay Fidell to discuss the changes at the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. 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 for great content and great community. Our vision is to […]
Tesla, Setting New Standards in EVs
Mina, Marco and Jay explore recents headlines surrounding energy in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear conclusions from the IUCN World Conservation Congress hosted in Honolulu, evolutions in electric vehicles and the progression of more local renewable energy projects. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
Energy Politics in the Senate
Mina, Marco, and Jay discuss the Hawaii State Senate’s recent interaction with the Public Utilities Commission, the worsening PV situation, and the probability of Customer Self Supply (no power export; batteries needed) finding a successful consumer market in Hawaii. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
Updates on the Crowded Clean Energy Kitchen
Mina, Marco, and Jay continue the discussion on next steps for Hawaiian Electric and the PUC after the end of the proposed NextEra Energy merger. 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 […]
Amazing Updates in Hawaii – What’s Happening in Energy?
Where do we go from here? With NextEra–HEI merger denied, what will become of Hawaii’s energy landscape. Jay, Mina, and Marco discuss future paths. 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 for […]