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.
- Giving up on 1.5C climate target would be gift to carbon boosters, says IEA headby Fiona Harvey Environment editor on November 30, 2022 at 6:00 am
Exclusive: Fatih Birol says claims that limit is dead are ‘factually incorrect and politically very wrong’The world can still limit global heating to 1.5C, […]
- Fast chargers: over-rated?by [Energy Central] Benoit Marcoux on November 30, 2022 at 5:19 am
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- UK Small Businesses May Struggle With End of Energy Reliefby [Energy Central] Harun Asad on November 30, 2022 at 4:46 am
A survey shows without aid from a government program nearly a quarter of companies could close or significantly alter their operations. The post UK Small […]
- ‘A form of self-destruction’: Japan weighs up plan to expand nuclear powerby Justin McCurry in Onagawa on November 30, 2022 at 4:07 am
Japan’s prime minister is pushing for as many as 17 nuclear reactors to be switched back on, more than a decade on from the meltdown at FukushimaLook […]
- As utilities spend billions on transmission, support builds for independent monitoring - Wisconsin Examinerby [Energy Central] Dave Bryant on November 29, 2022 at 10:19 pm
While a handful of sceptics think we need MORE OVERSIGHT over transmission project development (as if there isn't already enough) Federal Energy Regulatory […]
- With Federal Aid on the Table, Utilities Shift to Embrace Climate Goalsby [Energy Central] Andy Gotlieb on November 29, 2022 at 10:19 pm
Utilities come across fairly favorably in this New York Times article about how President Biden's climate bill is pushing many utilities toward greener energy […]
- Meta tops list of US corporate solar adopters with 3.6 GW, more than Amazon, Apple and Walmart combined: SEIAby Diana DiGangi on November 29, 2022 at 8:47 pm
Companies in the U.S. have ratcheted up their adoption of solar, while more than 75 multinational companies have committed to work with 14 countries in what […]
- DOE labs launch thermal energy storage consortium to spur development, market adoptionby Ethan Howland on November 29, 2022 at 6:39 pm
The Stor4Build consortium plans to develop a community-scale TES demonstration project.
- Just Stop Oil activist jailed for six months for M25 disruptionby Damien Gayle on November 29, 2022 at 6:10 pm
Magistrate reportedly speaks of using Jan Goodey’s case as a ‘deterrent’ during court proceedingsA climate activist who disrupted traffic on the M25 has […]
- Energy suppliers risk failing with taxpayers’ cash onboard, Centrica chief warnsby Alex Lawson on November 29, 2022 at 4:43 pm
Chris O’Shea said the government handing energy companies money in advance presents a big risk The chief executive of British Gas owner Centrica has warned […]
- Renewables and Natural Disastersby [Energy Central] John Benson on November 29, 2022 at 3:51 pm
For any electric generation source. It is reasonable to ask how resilient it will be in the face of expected natural disasters. The answers for these questions […]
- ESG score hurts credit rating for 20% of organizations: Moody’sby Jim Tyson on November 29, 2022 at 3:47 pm
More than half of organizations that issue speculative-grade debt faced a negative impact on their credit rating after a sustainability assessment.
- Welcome Praveen Agrawal, New Expert in the Digital Utility Community- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]by [Energy Central] Matt Chester on November 29, 2022 at 2:45 pm
Utilities have truly grown and evolved over the decades. Whereas early on, electricity was the only real commodity, these days the digitalization of the power […]
- Deploy, deploy, deploy: Achieving our climate goals requires nuclear this decadeby [Energy Central] Jigar Shah on November 29, 2022 at 1:30 pm
"Nuclear power is an essential component of America’s transition to a clean electric grid to maintain reliability, resiliency, and affordability." Ahead […]
- Eversource, Avangrid aim to ease soaring Connecticut electricity bills as lawmakers push for hearingsby Ethan Howland on November 29, 2022 at 1:09 pm
With Eversource’s residential standard offer rate set to double to 24.2 cents/kWh, Connecticut lawmakers called for a multistate hearing into the utility […]
- As private investment in nuclear fusion rises, what key milestones will bring it from hype to reality?by Bill Lacivita and Geoff Olynyk on November 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Skeptics point out that practical fusion energy has been “20 years away for the past 50 years.” Recently, though, fusion has begun to catch up to the hype.
- High electricity rates impede crucial but costly technology investments to manage rising DER levels: utilitiesby Herman K. Trabish on November 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Utilities want distribution system technologies for more DER visibility and control. But advocates want a new national stakeholder dialogue about the timing […]
- Energy: differential of leadersby [Energy Central] Rafael Herzberg on November 29, 2022 at 12:57 pm
Energy: differential of leaders Companies and institutions that present the best metrics in contracting energy ($/MWh) and its use (MWh/activity) have […]
- NuScale’s small modular reactor design draft application has several ‘significant’ issues, NRC staff saysby Robert Walton on November 29, 2022 at 12:55 pm
One critic of the company's SMR anchor project in Utah expects it will be delayed, but NuScale officials say they remain on track to file a stanadard design […]
- Sizewell C nuclear plant confirmed with £700m public stakeby Jasper Jolly and agency on November 29, 2022 at 12:30 pm
EDF’s Suffolk plant will create 10,000 highly skilled jobs and help ensure UK energy security, ministers sayThe government has confirmed the Sizewell C […]
- Climate Change Fascismby [Energy Central] Ed Reid on November 29, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Originally posted here. Fascism 1: a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often […]
- Plan to Zero – Stop! Don’t Do That!by [Energy Central] Doug Houseman on November 29, 2022 at 12:15 pm
Follow up to this previous piece published on Energy Central. Many things about the energy transition are foolish and driven not by science, but by […]
- U-turn on onshore windfarms likely after Tory rebellionby Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor on November 29, 2022 at 10:35 am
Culture secretary says potential ‘tweaks’ to levelling up bill will be considered because of MPs’ concernsUK politics live – latest news […]
- Sunak searches for Tory compromise over onshore windfarm U-turnby Jessica Elgot, Peter Walker and Helena Horton on November 28, 2022 at 9:38 pm
PM is stuck between two wings of party and at risk of Commons defeat on pro-renewables amendmentRishi Sunak is scrambling to find a compromise on permitting […]
- Evidence grows of forced labour and slavery in production of solar panels, wind turbinesby Adam Morton Climate and environment editor on November 28, 2022 at 9:37 pm
A ‘certificate of origin’ scheme could counter concerns about renewables supply chains, says Clean Energy CouncilFollow our Australia news live blog for […]
- Robert Jenrick says migrants with diphtheria symptoms will no longer be dispersed around country – as it happenedby Andrew Sparrow on November 28, 2022 at 5:40 pm
Immigration minister confirms 50 cases of diphtheria linked to Manston asylum accommodation. This live blog is closedA House of Lords committee has delivered a […]
- DOE to test rapidly deployable, portable wind turbines for military use, disaster reliefby Diana DiGangi on November 28, 2022 at 3:50 pm
Researchers will ship wind turbines in 20-foot containers to remote locations to see if they can provide “fast, reliable” and renewable power in emergency […]
- Small modular reactors will not save the day. The US can get to 100% clean power without new nuclear.by Arjun Makhijani on November 28, 2022 at 3:09 pm
We can create a renewable electricity system that is much more resilient to weather extremes and more reliable than what we have today.
- DOE tests blockchain technology to ensure grid security, resilience in first-of-its-kind demonstrationby Robert Walton on November 28, 2022 at 2:33 pm
The system stores operational data across multiple servers, which is verified against statistical baselines of normal voltage, frequency, breaker status and […]
- No 10 set to allow new onshore wind projects in England in U-turnby Peter Walker Political correspondent on November 28, 2022 at 8:38 am
Grant Shapps says there will be more onshore wind projects ‘where communities are in favour of it’UK politics live – latest news updatesDowning Street […]
- Queensland will continue coal exports ‘as long as the market dictates’ despite emissions targetsby Australian Associated Press on November 28, 2022 at 2:45 am
Annastacia Palaszczuk says demand for steelmaking metallurgical coal will drive its production in the stateFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest […]
- Ineos in talks with Rolls-Royce on mini-nuclear power plant technologyby Jasper Jolly on November 27, 2022 at 5:43 pm
Chemicals giant wants to produce zero-carbon electricity to power planned hydrogen systems at Grangemouth refineryIneos, the chemicals company owned by the […]
- UK households have cut energy consumption by 10%, say suppliersby Alex Lawson Energy correspondent on November 27, 2022 at 3:30 pm
E.ON reports up to 15% drop as Grant Shapps writes to firms saying customers cutting back on energy use should not face direct debit riseBritons have cut their […]
- Criticism mounts of ‘climate killer’ modern art museum in Berlinby Kate Connolly in Berlin on November 27, 2022 at 1:50 pm
Calls for construction on Museum of the 20th Century to be halted until energy efficiency issues addressedA vast modern art museum under construction in Berlin […]
- Former Tory chair joins rebellion over Sunak’s onshore windfarm banby Pippa Crerar Political editor on November 27, 2022 at 1:33 pm
Jake Berry is latest senior MP to urge prime minister to amend de facto block on new projects in EnglandRishi Sunak is embroiled in a growing rebellion over […]
- Candle fever strikes as blackout-fearing Germans revive festive flamesby Philip Oltermann in Berlin on November 27, 2022 at 10:06 am
The country has been told the chances of power cuts are low, but demand for old-school wax lighting is hot Germans are seeking comfort in the warm yellow glow […]
- Alok Sharma backs bid to lift ban on onshore windfarms in Englandby Harry Taylor on November 26, 2022 at 10:42 pm
Tory MP becomes latest member of party to get behind push to drop moratorium with reports Michael Gove also supports moveThe president of the Cop26 climate […]
- Queensland faces ‘significant’ wellbeing decline if it doesn’t quickly transition to renewables, report saysby Joe Hinchliffe on November 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Deloitte warns that the biggest risk to jobs in the state is a carbon-fuelled economyFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning […]
- Fears for all Ukraine’s nuclear plants after emergency shutdownsby Julian Borger in Kyiv on November 26, 2022 at 6:19 pm
Russian attacks cut off essential power to the stations last week, forcing all four of them into high-risk mitigation proceduresThere are growing fears that […]
- The Christmas show must go on: householders vow to keep the festive lights onby Alex Lawson Energy correspondent on November 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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- 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
- Allen Combined Cycle Plant Now 75% Completeby 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
- Arnold Schwarzenegger's R20 alliance, Alpiq and BG Consulting Engineers: combined forces for sustainable energy projectsby 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