BeyondKONA: Energy
Not since the Industrial Age has the opportunity for change in energy been as great as it is today. There is now a transformation from dirty, extraction-based fossil-fuel energy fuels now imported into Hawai’i, but choices we make as to acceptable “renewable energy” options will have positive or negative consequences and costs to Hawaii’s population and environment.
One thing is certain: $5 trillion dollars annually in global taxpayer subsidies of the fossil fuel (dirty energy) sector is unsustainable, and by any measurement, economically and environmentally, a costly and false economy. (2016-17 World Bank – IMF reports).
Zero emissions energy sources are driving new cost and performance efficiencies and environmental benefits for Hawai’i and that can propel the state’s transformation to a clean energy driven global economy. Hawaii’s abundant sun, wind, water, and geothermal energy assets are Hawaii’s mana.
- Getting to Know Your Experts: Tom Helmer, Executive Solution Architect at UDC - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]by [Energy Central] Matt Chester on April 24, 2024 at 8:45 pm
As the energy industry hurtles forward at an unprecedented pace, it's crucial to pause and take stock of the groundbreaking developments shaping its […]
- BOEM | 12 potential lease sales for offshore wind projectsby [Energy Central] Charley Rattan on April 24, 2024 at 8:05 pm
Through 2028, we plan to hold up to 12 potential lease sales for offshore wind projects. Visit https://ow.ly/NzrZ50Rn5Vl to learn more about our new offshore […]
- U.S. DOE Loan Programs Office Portfolio Climate Impactby [Energy Central] Jigar Shah on April 24, 2024 at 6:15 pm
✓ Over 109 million MWh clean energy produced. ✓ 21.5 million advanced technology vehicles produced. ✓ Over 74 million metric tons of CO2 displaced. […]
- GM sees opportunity for hydrogen as diesel alternativeby [Energy Central] Charley Rattan on April 24, 2024 at 6:11 pm
GM sees opportunity for hydrogen as diesel alternative https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/gm-works-advance-hydrogen-diesel-alternative […]
- Low Sag - High Temperature Conductor 🤖💲💰💵💡by [Energy Central] JAMSHED SALEEM on April 24, 2024 at 4:09 pm
Historically, the design of “aluminum conductor steel reinforced” (ACSR) has been employed in overhead high voltage transmission lines. ACSR cables are […]
- Solar M&A in Europe: PE Firms and Listed IPPs Diversify Acquisition Strategies Amid Intensifying Competitionby [Energy Central] Mohit Kaul on April 24, 2024 at 4:09 pm
A recent analysis of M&A activity for solar assets in Europe reveals divergent strategies between private equity (PE) firms and listed Independent Power […]
- 2nd Annual Conference Port Electrification USby [Energy Central] Shreya Gaba on April 24, 2024 at 4:07 pm
Ports can play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable, low-carbon future. Electrifying core operations like shore powering, cargo handling, and drayage is […]
- Press Release: CEBN Celebrates EPA Award of $7 Billion in Solar for All Grants to States, Tribes, and Coalitionsby [Energy Central] Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) on April 24, 2024 at 4:06 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2024 Contacts: Andy Barnes, abarnes@cebn.org, Tel: 202-785-0507, ext. 1503 Washington, D.C. – Lynn Abramson, […]
- 5 ways cities can accelerate EV charger deployments equitablyby Iulia Gheorghiu on April 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Ideas include seeking community input, learning from other cities, reducing regulatory barriers, and other ideas from participants in the DOE’s Clean Energy […]
- Hydrogen will drive Alberta into the futureby [Energy Central] Charley Rattan on April 24, 2024 at 3:48 pm
Already home to the talent and expertise needed to deliver innovative energy products, Alberta can't let hydrogen pass by According to the Government of […]
- How much is 1 MWh saved worth in Brazil?by [Energy Central] Rafael Herzberg on April 24, 2024 at 3:33 pm
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- After offshore wind cancellations, New York releases clean energy action planby Diana DiGangi on April 24, 2024 at 3:01 pm
“New York is solidifying its leadership role in the offshore wind industry, building the supply chain right here in the state,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
- How divestment became a ‘clarion call’ in anti-fossil fuel and pro-ceasefire protestsby Dharna Noor on April 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm
The divestment movement has a long history among US student activists, including in the overlapping movements of todayCameron Jones first learned about fossil […]
- Interior unveils plans for up to 12 offshore wind lease sales through 2028by Diana DiGangi on April 24, 2024 at 1:56 pm
The announcement comes after the sector suffered another setback last week when New York announced it was not proceeding with awards for three offshore wind […]
- Siemens, Eaton, Cummins among companies to receive 48C clean energy tax creditsby Joelle Anselmo on April 24, 2024 at 1:26 pm
Clean energy manufacturers have received $1.9 billion so far under the Inflation Reduction Act-funded tax credit.
- Share of electricity generated by fossil fuels in Great Britain drops to record lowby Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent on April 24, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Gas and coal accounted for just 2.4% of power generation for an hour last week, data shows, amid ‘zero-carbon grid’ plansThe share of Great Britain’s […]
- A single, unified Western power market will deliver affordability, reliability and climate benefitsby Lauren McCloy, Ben Otto, Diego Rivas and Fred Heutte on April 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The expansion of the Western Energy Imbalance Market with a day-ahead market and a new independent governing authority can open major opportunities for […]
- PG&E highlights 100% emissions-free power in 2023 as generation spin-off hits snagby Ethan Howland on April 24, 2024 at 12:23 pm
California regulators could vote in May on a proposal to reject Pacific Gas & Electric’s plan to create a separate company with 5.6 GW in non-nuclear […]
- ERCOT launches new planning efforts as 2030 load growth projections soar 40 GW in a yearby Robert Walton on April 24, 2024 at 11:38 am
The growth is being fueled by a range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, data centers, industrial electrification, hydrogen and electric vehicles, […]
- Energy storage for grid reliability can increase carbon emissions: University of Michigan studyby Patrick Cooley on April 23, 2024 at 4:25 pm
Energy storage is often pitched as a way to make renewables more reliable and reduce the use of planet-warming fuels, but researchers at the University of […]
- Corporate funding in energy storage rises 432% in Q1 driven by 2 deals: Mercomby Emma Penrod on April 23, 2024 at 4:08 pm
Two battery manufacturers claimed 83% of the total funding raised in Q1, but the need for new long-duration storage technologies is fueling an overall upward […]
- EPA awards $7B to 60 low-income solar access programsby Emma Penrod on April 23, 2024 at 3:16 pm
The funds will support community solar programs as well as initiatives to provide loans and grants to low-income households looking to install rooftop solar, […]
- Here’s the truth: energy transition is hard. Not everyone gets a pony | Peter Lewisby Peter Lewis on April 23, 2024 at 2:18 am
Jobs will change, communities will be affected, but we have a shot at rising to the challenge of global heatingThe climate crisis has long been defined by its […]
- Biden marks Earth Day with $7bn ‘solar for all’ investment amid week of climate actionby Richard Luscombe on April 22, 2024 at 8:16 pm
Funds will be targeted at disadvantaged areas to create 200,000 jobs, after last week’s oil and gas lease restrictions in AlaskaJoe Biden marked Monday’s […]
- Net zero has become unhelpful slogan, says outgoing head of UK climate watchdogby Fiona Harvey Environment editor on April 22, 2024 at 6:06 pm
Chris Stark says populist response and culture war around the term is inhibiting environmental progressThe concept of “net zero” has become a political […]
- Guardian Essential poll: voters back Labor’s Future Made in Australia plan while overestimating cost of renewablesby Paul Karp and Peter Hannam on April 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Results highlight the difficulties government faces in selling energy transition to sceptical publicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet […]
- Major investors leading push against Woodside’s climate plans ahead of AGMby Jonathan Barrett Senior business reporter on April 22, 2024 at 12:00 am
Norway’s KLP and the UK’s LGIM among those who say they have concerns over energy giant’s carbon transition goalsFollow our Australia news live blog for […]
- High interest rates could add billions to UK green energy transition, says reportby Richard Partington Economics correspondent on April 21, 2024 at 11:01 pm
Resolution Foundation calls for fourfold increase in renewable power investment to reduce pressure on household billsA permanent shift to higher interest rates […]
- End times for the UK’s final coal-fired power stationby Jillian Ambrose on April 21, 2024 at 8:00 am
At Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, the turbines will stop spinning for good this year as the UK meets its pledge to ban coal use. We meet staff proud of […]
- Income and power from cow manure | Letterby Guardian Staff on April 19, 2024 at 5:28 pm
Joy Clancy suggests anaerobic digesters could transform the waste into biogas and liquid fertiliserThere is a well-established solution to preventing cow […]
- Biden administration moves to restrict oil and gas leases on 13m acres in Alaskaby Staff and agencies on April 19, 2024 at 2:34 pm
Environmentalists celebrate new rules but Alaska politicians call it an ‘illegal’ attack on state’s livelihood and predict lawsuitsThe Biden […]
- Clean-up of Indian coal-fired power plants ‘could have saved 720,000 lives’by Gary Fuller on April 19, 2024 at 5:00 am
Researchers say early deaths may have been avoided over 10-year period if technology installedResearch has estimated the health impacts from the coal-fired […]
- ‘We can’t hunt or fish’: the villages in Ecuador’s Amazon surrounded by abandoned explosivesby Beatriz Miranda on April 18, 2024 at 10:58 am
In 2002, high explosives were laid in oil wells across 20 sq km of forest. The firm has gone but the pentolite remains, despite a court ruling, putting lives […]
- Study identifies where wind is most reliable for generating powerby Kate Ravilious on April 18, 2024 at 5:00 am
About 6.5% of the world’s electricity is generated by wind. By 2050 this could rise to more than a thirdWhere in the world does the wind most reliably blow, […]
- Clean energy’s dirty secret: the trail of waste left by India’s solar power boomby Flavia Lopes in Pavagada and Bengalaru on April 18, 2024 at 4:00 am
As vast solar plants multiply, so does the scrap, set to reach 19m tonnes by 2050. But disposing of the waste often falls to informal traders who risk injury […]
- Funding Australia’s renewable transition isn’t ‘picking winners’ – it’s securing our future | Greg Jerichoby Greg Jericho on April 17, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Government support for green manufacturing is actually the easy part. To truly reduce emissions, we must stop digging up and burning fossil fuelsFollow our […]
- Albanese’s promised clean economy act has been a long time coming but it’s the right place to start | Adam Mortonby Adam Morton on April 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm
The challenge for a resource-rich, medium-sized economy such as Australia is to identify the right green industries to focus on, while minimising the risks to […]
- ‘An energy war is being waged’: former oil boss warns of price rises after Ukraine infrastructure attacksby Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor on April 14, 2024 at 11:36 am
Andriy Kobolyev calls for more weapons after Russia destroys one of Ukraine’s largest power plantsA dramatic rise in European energy prices is inevitable if […]
- Industry to face ‘strict tests’ for public funding to incentivise green energy, Jim Chalmers saysby Josh Butler on April 14, 2024 at 5:13 am
Treasurer offers more detail on forthcoming Future Made in Australia plan after concerns raised by productivity commissionerGet our morning and afternoon news […]
- Shell says it ‘lobbies for energy transition’ during climate ruling appealby Ajit Niranjan on April 12, 2024 at 8:42 pm
Company is fighting Dutch court ruling that says it must emit 45% less CO2 by 2030 than in 2019Shell has argued that it “lobbies for, not against, the energy […]
- Republic Services Further Reduces Carbon Emissions Through Increased Usage of Renewable Natural Gas in its Fleetby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- Yingli Green Energy Announces Engagement of Financial and Legal Advisors to Special Committeeby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- Xcel Energy reduces carbon emissions 30 percentCompany reports progress delivering a more sustainable energy future for communitiesby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- Veolia Awarded Operations Contract for North Carolina Biomass FacilityInnovative waste-to-energy plant provides renewable solutions for poultry producers; safeguards local waterwaysby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- STEM education brought to the forefront with new initiative provided by ForeFront Powerby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- Banner water year increases hydropower benefitby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- Bullfrog Power and Less Emissions to reduce CO2 footprint of Canada C3 expeditionby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- U.S. Renewables Now Providing More Electricity Than Nuclear Powerby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- Renewables Provide 19.35% of U.S. Electricity - About 40 Years Sooner Than EIA Expectedby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
- Energy Commission Awards Research Grants for Renewable Energyby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm