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.
- CON EDISON CAN ‘CONNECT’ CUSTOMERS WITH SOLAR ENERGY AND SAVINGSby Allan Drury on January 20, 2021 at 12:32 am
Con Edison is offering, free of charge, a device that can save upwards of $1,000 for a residential customer installing a new solar array.The Smart ConnectDER, […]
- HUD needs a Chief Climate Officer.by Rory Christian on January 20, 2021 at 12:15 am
President-elect Biden has put forward the most aggressive housing plan in several generations, and an expansive climate plan that includes […]
- Who owns the German Energiewende? Not Utilities...by Laurent Segalen on January 20, 2021 at 12:11 am
Utilities only own 20% of the german renewable Energy assets. The rest is owned by individuals, farmers (biomass), funds, developers. Extremely decentralised […]
- Reaching Rural Communities With Renewable Energyby Jane Marsh on January 20, 2021 at 12:11 am
Renewable and sustainable energy has the potential to positively impact all kinds of communities, both small and large, condensed and rural. However, not all […]
- Clean energy line wins a key permit, but is forced to halt by a lawsuitby DW Keefer on January 20, 2021 at 12:11 am
The $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect project received its final major permit on January 15, just before a federal appeals court ordered a halt to […]
- IP Weekby Amna Khan on January 20, 2021 at 12:05 am
- WW Nuclear Progress/Decline in 2020by Joe Deely on January 19, 2021 at 11:49 pm
Long lead times for nuclear projects mean that projects which started construction in 2020 will be completed in the second half of the decade. Based […]
- 2021 Offshore Wind – East Coast Projectsby John Benson on January 19, 2021 at 11:47 pm
This is the first post of a 2-part paper and only covers the subtitle subject. The second post will cover everything else, including west coast activity, a new […]
- Climate Change Case Raises Recusal Questions Involving Justice Barrettby Mark Silverstone on January 19, 2021 at 11:42 pm
Please see this article regarding the question of recusal by Justice Barrett in climate change court cases. The article can also be accessed here.In […]
- Visualizing Eagle Ford Oil & Gas Production (Through October 2020)by Enno Peters on January 19, 2021 at 9:56 pm
This article contains still images from the interactive dashboards available in the original blog post. To follow the instructions in this article, please use […]
- Shell pulls out of joint venture to build UK sustainable jet fuels plantby Gwyn Topham and Jillian Ambrose on January 19, 2021 at 5:54 pm
Withdrawal a blow to Boris Johnson’s desire for UK to achieve first zero-emission long-haul flightShell has pulled out of a joint venture with British […]
- California approves PG&E, SDG&E, SCE microgrid tariffs with eye to upcoming fire seasonby Iulia Gheorghiu on January 19, 2021 at 3:54 pm
As battery storage capacity is added in California, battery storage developers are preparing to meet the summer peak demand through new projects, including […]
- Hydrogen startups aim to enter market with partnerships, products to drive down costsby Emma Penrod on January 19, 2021 at 2:49 pm
Founders behind emerging hydrogen startups showcase new technologies at MIT startup event, while industry leaders urge importance of cooperation.
- Hawaii finalizes utility regulation considered potential template for US power system transformationby Herman K. Trabish on January 19, 2021 at 2:16 pm
Stakeholders agree the final performance-based regulation order from the state's regulators includes opportunities and safeguards that can be lead to […]
- Energy agency forecasts lower demand for oil as Covid cases surgeby Jillian Ambrose on January 19, 2021 at 2:12 pm
Influential IEA cuts forecasts for rebound in market as new lockdowns biteWorld oil demand will be lower than forecast this year as a surge in new coronavirus […]
- How to go big with large modules and trackerson January 19, 2021 at 10:00 am
Solar developers worldwide are increasingly pondering how to maximize the benefits of large modules because manufacturers are rapidly ramping up their […]
- Electric car batteries with five-minute charging times producedby Damian Carrington Environment editor on January 19, 2021 at 6:30 am
Exclusive: first factory production means recharging could soon be as fast as filling up petrol or diesel vehiclesBatteries capable of fully charging in five […]
- Sámi reindeer herders file lawsuit against Norway windfarmby Weronika Strzyżyńska on January 18, 2021 at 12:34 pm
Indigenous communities say planned Øyfjellet turbines will interfere with migration pathsIndigenous reindeer herders are bringing a legal action against […]
- Biden to cancel $9bn Keystone XL pipeline's permit, says sourceby Reuters on January 18, 2021 at 9:48 am
Rescinding permit is on list of executive actions thought to be scheduled for first day in officeJoe Biden is planning to cancel the permit for the $9bn […]
- Carbon capture is vital to meeting climate goals, scientists tell green criticsby Robin McKie on January 16, 2021 at 5:36 pm
Supporters insist that storage technology is not a costly mistake but the best way for UK to cut emissions from heavy industryEngineers and geologists have […]
- 2021 Outlook: Greening natural gas while planning for service reliabilityby Iulia Gheorghiu on January 15, 2021 at 4:09 pm
Natural gas remains essential to the U.S. energy grid despite deep decarbonization targets, experts say, as utilities and generators pilot lower emission […]
- To bolster green economy, New York will build nation's largest offshore wind programby Robert Walton on January 15, 2021 at 3:28 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state has selected Equinor Wind US to develop two projects more than 20 miles off the coast of Long Island, which […]
- Following Google's footsteps, Des Moines pledges 24/7 clean electricity by 2035by Emma Penrod on January 15, 2021 at 3:19 pm
The city's resolution may make Des Moines one of the first U.S. communities to achieve 24/7 carbon-free electricity.
- California releases final root cause analysis of August rolling blackoutsby Catherine Morehouse on January 15, 2021 at 2:44 pm
Renewables and storage advocates said the report shows California should invest more aggressively in long-term energy storage, to ensure power from […]
- Revealed: business secretary accepted donations from fossil fuel investorsby Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent on January 14, 2021 at 4:35 pm
Exclusive: Kwasi Kwarteng accepted funding as part of 2019 election bid despite Tories’ green pledgesThe UK’s new business secretary, Kwasi […]
- Western Australia LNG plant faces calls to shut down until faulty carbon capture system is fixedby Lisa Cox on January 14, 2021 at 4:30 pm
Environmental groups blast state government for failure to penalise Chevron’s Gorgon plant for increased greenhouse gas emissionsGreenhouse gas emissions […]
- Arizona grants 'innovative' electric rate schedule for Nikola green hydrogen projectby Emma Penrod on January 14, 2021 at 3:28 pm
Citing the need for economic development and demand management, the Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a discounted rate schedule for power sold to […]
- Minnesota Power to pursue 100% carbon-free energy by 2050, nix coal by 2035by Catherine Morehouse on January 14, 2021 at 3:10 pm
The utility's commitment means that no more coal-fired plants will operate in the state past 2035.
- 'Carbon-neutrality is a fairy tale': how the race for renewables is burning Europe's forestsby Hazel Sheffield on January 14, 2021 at 6:00 am
Wood pellets are sold as a clean alternative to coal. But is the subsidised bioenergy boom accelerating the climate crisis?Kalev Järvik stands on a bald […]
- BlackRock holds $85bn in coal despite pledge to sell fossil fuel sharesby Jasper Jolly on January 13, 2021 at 5:00 am
Loophole means asset manager can hold shares in firms earning less than a quarter of revenues from coalBlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, […]
- US greenhouse gas emissions fell 10% in 2020 as Covid curbed travelby Oliver Milman in New York on January 12, 2021 at 5:16 pm
But emissions reductions came at huge cost and will likely rebound as vaccines are distributed, authors of report sayPlanet-heating emissions in the US fell by […]
- NSW coal-fired power plant chosen as site of Australia's biggest batteryby Lisa Cox on January 12, 2021 at 5:49 am
Analysts say Origin’s plan for 700MW battery at Lake Macquarie Eraring power station and Neoen’s proposal for a 500MW storage project near Lithgow […]
- Chinese nuclear firm told it must resolve Bradwell safety issuesby Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent on January 11, 2021 at 6:43 pm
Disposal of radioactive waste is one of six issues to be addressed before plant in Essex can go aheadThe Environment Agency has told the Chinese nuclear […]
- Harmful effects of wood burners need further study | Letterby Letters on January 11, 2021 at 4:32 pm
In response to articles on the risk of air pollution from wood-burning stoves, Simon Tate tested his own, but was surprised at the resultsAs an owner of a wood […]
- The curse of 'white oil': electric vehicles' dirty secret – podcastby Written by Oliver Balch , read by Mo Ayoub and produced by Esther Opoku-Gyeni on January 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm
The race is on to find a steady source of lithium, a key component in rechargeable electric car batteries. But while the EU focuses on emissions, the lithium […]
- Prince Charles urges businesses to sign Terra Carta pledge to put planet firstby Patrick Greenfield on January 11, 2021 at 11:03 am
Magna Carta-style project aims to ‘bring prosperity into harmony with nature’Prince Charles is urging businesses to invest in the health of the […]
- Shareholders push HSBC to cut exposure to fossil fuelsby Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent on January 10, 2021 at 1:43 pm
Europe’s second-largest financier of fossil fuels faces a vote to ramp up its climate commitmentsHSBC could be forced to slash its exposure to fossil […]
- The barriers to a carbon fee and dividend policy | Lettersby Letters on January 6, 2021 at 5:34 pm
We are working hard to change the government’s mind on carbon fee and dividend, writes Catherine Dawson. The climate crisis cannot be solved within a […]
- Cold snap forces UK electricity market prices to new highby Jillian Ambrose on January 5, 2021 at 5:35 pm
National Grid issues urgent call for suppliers to generate extra 524MW of electricity capacityPlunging temperatures and a drop in wind turbine power generation […]
- There’s a simple way to green the economy – and it involves cash prizes for all | Henry D Jacobyby Henry D Jacoby on January 5, 2021 at 8:00 am
The ‘carbon dividend’ is so elegant that it seems too good to be true. Governments should make it a post-pandemic priorityOver the past year […]
- 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