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.
- PLMA Global Load Management Group Meets in St. Petersburgby Ed Thomas on September 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm
International Distributed Energy Resource Projects to be Explored During Interactive Session of Energy Industry PractitionersSt. Petersburg, Florida […]
- Asia Embraces Onshore Windby Paul Korzeniowski on September 21, 2019 at 2:41 pm
Asia (excluding China) will more than double its onshore wind capacity, rising from 4.6 gigawatts (GW) in 2018 to 11.6GW by 2028, according to Wood Mackenzie. […]
- Boost in Distributed Renewable Salesby Paul Korzeniowski on September 21, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Distributed Renewable revenue is expected to rise from $85.3 billion in 2019 to $165.7 billion in 2028, a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.7%., […]
- Vision for Blockchain Led Transformation to Empower Customers with “Flexi-Grid”by ASHISH SHUKLA on September 21, 2019 at 6:35 am
AbstractUsing Blockchain led technology, is entirely a new concept and quite complex considering the existing distribution and retail scenarios in a […]
- What Future Holds for Blockchain in the Energy Sector?by Raj Chowdhury on September 21, 2019 at 5:26 am
I have always been intrigued by technology and the way it evolves and makes our life easy. So making a career out of it came quite naturally. The years spent […]
- Blockchain Networks Enable Charging Incentive Programs for Utilitiesby Andrew Dillon on September 21, 2019 at 4:45 am
Transportation Electrification is emerging as one of the most interesting applications of transitive energy and blockchain technology as utilities seek […]
- The Kodak momentby Graham Carter on September 21, 2019 at 1:49 am
There comes a time in every industry, lifecycle and business where a paradigm shift needs to occur.For businesses that have huge investments in their […]
- BLOCKCHAIN USE CASES FOR THE ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYby William Buchan on September 21, 2019 at 12:31 am
DISCLAIMER: The viewpoints in this article are the personal opinions of the author and are in no way meant to represent any of the firms mentioned in the […]
- New utility policy aims to reduce energy burden for Pennsylvania's poorby Andy Gotlieb on September 20, 2019 at 10:55 pm
Here's an interesting story from Pennsylvania about how utility financial assistance programs may change. All utilities should be promoting their programs to […]
- Conn. Regulators OK Contract to Keep Nuclear Plant Online | American Public Power Associationby Victoria Hudson on September 20, 2019 at 10:49 pm
"The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on Sept. 18 approved a contract between Dominion Energy, owner of the Millstone Nuclear Facility, […]
- Google signs up to $2bn wind and solar investmentby Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent on September 20, 2019 at 2:54 pm
Tech giant’s push for greener energy prompts biggest renewable energy deal in corporate historyGoogle’s chief executive has revealed plans for the […]
- Amazon buys 100K electric vans as part of net zero carbon goalsby Shefali Kapadia on September 20, 2019 at 2:44 pm
The e-commerce company revealed its total carbon footprint was 44.4 million metric tons in 2018, and it wants to achieve carbon neutrality 10 years ahead of […]
- Google jumps to top of corporate renewable ladder, with 1.6 GW buyby Robert Walton on September 20, 2019 at 2:28 pm
The purchase includes 18 deals across three continents that make it the largest corporate acquisition of renewables ever, the company claims. […]
- Ex-Tesla exec wants to increase utility control of DERs, and has a smart panel to do itby Iulia Gheorghiu on September 20, 2019 at 2:28 pm
The new electric panel combines smart metering capabilities with remote control of energy use in residences, while easing installation of solar, […]
- FERC proposal would 'gut' PURPA, could lower rates utilities pay to solar developersby Catherine Morehouse on September 20, 2019 at 1:47 pm
The rule allows states to set the avoided cost rate based on changing market conditions, which would lessen small solar's ability to compete in the […]
- How better data management improves utility efficiency, compliance and decision-makingon September 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Proper maintenance and upkeep of critical infrastructure are no longer delayed or even compromised simply because paper records about past work and tests are […]
- Dominion proposes $7.8B offshore wind project, positioning Virginia as 'hub' for regional developmentby Robert Walton on September 20, 2019 at 12:44 pm
The 2.6 GW project is the largest yet proposed in the U.S., with Dominion aiming to bring it online in three 880-MW phases, beginning in 2024 and […]
- Back the global fracking ban, campaigners urge UNby Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent on September 20, 2019 at 11:48 am
Emma Thompson and Mark Ruffalo among signatories of open letter to secretary general A global campaign backed by 450 activist groups and celebrities, including […]
- New windfarms will not cost billpayers after subsidies hit record lowby Jillian Ambrose on September 20, 2019 at 10:34 am
Cost of supporting offshore turbines drops to less than market price for electricityThe UK’s next wave of offshore windfarms will generate clean […]
- It’s taken years, but at last there’s real hope for meaningful climate action | Caroline Lucasby Caroline Lucas on September 20, 2019 at 7:00 am
The young protesters have been inspiring. Politicians have to respond – and our Green New Deal bill will slash carbon emissionsIt’s been more than […]
- Northern Territory banks on solar to meet new 2050 zero emissions targetby Lisa Cox on September 20, 2019 at 2:27 am
NT’s Labor government says the territory’s vast solar resources can help it transition to zero net carbon emissions The Northern Territory […]
- Nuclear energy: Nationals MPs welcome AWU support for domestic industryby Sarah Martin on September 19, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Union to tell parliamentary committee it’s ‘ludicrous’ to export uranium but not benefit from the energy source at homeNationals MPs have […]
- FERC oversight battle heats up as Colorado regulators blast Tri-State petitionby Robert Walton on September 19, 2019 at 2:22 pm
The state's Public Utility Commission has taken steps to regulate Tri-State's electric resource planning, and worries the utility views federal […]
- ACEEE: 'Ambitious' energy efficiency could halve US emissions by 2050by Chris Teale on September 19, 2019 at 2:17 pm
If cities are to hit climate goals and remain in step with targets outlined in the Paris climate agreement, they will need to take bold action, a new American […]
- San Jose becomes largest city requiring all-electric buildings, as local climate actions riseby Robert Walton on September 19, 2019 at 2:03 pm
The new requirements go into effect next year and aim to decrease solar and storage costs, increase the availability of electric vehicle charging and encourage […]
- Trump administration threatens California emissions authority as state continues EV-focusby Catherine Morehouse on September 19, 2019 at 1:55 pm
California passed six EV-related bills this legislative session, but its zero emissions vehicle rebate program could be threatened by EPA's actions. […]
- Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot make short film on climate crisis – videoon September 19, 2019 at 10:00 am
Environmental activists Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot have helped produce a short film highlighting the need to protect, restore and use nature to tackle […]
- Greta Thunberg: ‘We are ignoring natural climate solutions’by Damian Carrington Environment editor on September 19, 2019 at 10:00 am
Film by Swedish activist and Guardian journalist George Monbiot says nature must be used to repair broken climateThe protection and restoration of living […]
- Australia could produce 200% of energy needs from renewables by 2050, researchers sayby Lisa Cox on September 19, 2019 at 4:29 am
New report shows roadmap for Australia to be global green energy export leaderAustralia could run entirely on renewable electricity and produce double what it […]
- It was an ideal place for our children to grow up – but the coalmine has silenced our schoolyard | Alison Smiles-Schmidtby Alison Smiles-Schmidt on September 19, 2019 at 2:39 am
The permanent closure of our school is imminent, yet some call this progress. I call it an emergency and a lesson to learn from the story of WollarIn the New […]
- Wind power windfall: crown estate to sell offshore windfarm rightsby Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent on September 18, 2019 at 11:55 pm
Treasury in line for millions as auction starts for seabed leases on sites able to supply 6m homesThe crown estate has opened the first leasing round for […]
- Scientists set out how to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030by Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent on September 18, 2019 at 11:00 pm
Strong civil society movements are needed to ramp up pace of change, says studyGreenhouse gas emissions could be halved in the next decade if a small number of […]
- 'Greenwashing': fossil fuel execs to hold invite-only forum at UN climate summitby Sandra Laville on September 18, 2019 at 6:01 am
BP, Shell and Chevron representatives will be at event on sidelines of UN climate summitOil and gas executives are holding an exclusive invitation-only forum […]
- Laid off and owed pay: the Kentucky miners blocking coal trainsby Michael Sainato on September 18, 2019 at 6:00 am
The protest has endured for more than six weeks, gaining national attention and support from Bernie SandersHarlan county, Kentucky, earned the nickname […]
- If the world ran on sun, it wouldn’t fight over oil | Bill McKibbenby Bill McKibben on September 18, 2019 at 5:01 am
The climate crisis isn’t the only reason to kick fossil fuels – the prospect of a war to protect Saudi crude reminds us of thatWe are sadly […]
- Massive Bylong valley coalmine in NSW blocked on environmental groundsby Lisa Cox on September 18, 2019 at 4:20 am
Independent planning commission refuses South Korean company Kepco’s $290m proposalThe New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has rejected the […]
- Fracking plans near Adani coalmine raise new environmental fearsby Ben Smee on September 18, 2019 at 2:51 am
Environmentalists are concerned gas extraction near the Carmichael site will compound the impacts of coalmining on the Galilee BasinA Queensland gas company […]
- Josh Frydenberg overruled department to block Lord Howe Island wind turbinesby Anne Davies on September 17, 2019 at 11:43 pm
Exclusive: FOI documents reveal former environment minister took action despite support from islanders Support our independent journalism with a one-off or […]
- UN hosts drive to suck back carbon and reverse climate changeby Oliver Milman in New York on September 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm
New York forum aims to ‘restore’ the climate by reducing atmospheric levels of carbon to those of a century agoA new effort to rally governments […]
- Smart energy meter rollout deadline pushed back to 2024by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent on September 16, 2019 at 5:32 pm
Government decision follows critics saying 2020 deadline had no chance of being metThe government has pushed back the deadline for its £13bn smart energy […]
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- Nevada Governor Signs Revised Solar BillMerging of key solar industry legislation creates a unified path forward for consumer protection and fair value net metering ratesby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
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- CleanChoice Energy Surpasses $1.5 Million in DonationsGiving Focused on Company's Mission to Make Clean Energy Accessible to Everybodyby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
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- Energy Commission Awards Research Grants for Renewable Energyby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
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- Greenpeace study finds Renewable Energy will be cheapest electricity in G20 countries by 2030by Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
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- NREL Announces Participants for 2017 Executive Energy Leadership Programby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
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- 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
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- Energy Department Announces $15.8 Million Investment for Innovation in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologiesby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
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- Senvion concludes five orders in Belgium totaling 45 megawattsby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
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- Konecranes scales mountains to upgrade crane at Georgia Power's Tallulah Falls Damby Electric Energy Online on August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm
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