Offering Solutions

The 12th annual Hawaii Energy Conference brought industry leaders together to offer solutions addressing the most pressing energy challenges of today.

Featuring ten dynamic panels and one Deep Dive session over two days, the program covered topics ranging from utility-scale renewable energy deployment to community-based initiatives, and the economics and advancements of exporting to the grid. Discussions also tackled energy efficiency, sustainable financing strategies, alternative energy sources, job creation, training, and more.

Complementing the main stage discussions, the new Deep Dive session provided an intimate setting for up to 40 participants to engage directly with experts and explore complex issues like time-of-use rates.

The Hawaii Energy Conference offered networking and exhibiting opportunities to connect with key stakeholders, industry experts, innovators, policymakers and more. Mahalo to those who joined us on Maui to gain insights, share ideas, and collaborate on actionable solutions to building a sustainable future for Hawaii and beyond.

Read the news of the conference with highlights of all the presentations

Highlights

News for HEC2025

Energy Leaders Convene in Maui to Tackle Tough Challenges and Offer Real Solutions

The 12th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference (HEC), held May 21–22 in Maui, brought together 365 energy leaders, policymakers, innovators, and community advocates to explore actionable strategies for Hawaii’s transition to a clean energy future under the theme “Offering...

Energy Leaders Offering Solutions at Hawaii Energy Conference May 21-22

As local, national and international communities navigate a changing energy landscape, the 12th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference will bring together industry leaders to offer solutions addressing the most pressing energy challenges of today. With a theme of “Offering...

Governor Josh Green to Deliver Keynote Address at 2025 Hawaii Energy Conference

The Hawaii Energy Conference (HEC) is proud to announce that the Honorable Josh Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawaii, will deliver the keynote address at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Day 1 of the May 21-22 event. As a champion of clean energy and...

12th Hawaii Energy Conference: Offering Solutions in a Changing Energy Landscape

The 12th Hawaii Energy Conference (HEC) will convene on Maui May 21-22 with an overall theme of “Offering Solutions.” As local, national and international communities navigate a changing energy landscape, the event will bring together industry leaders to offer...

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Meet the 2025 Program Committee

Colton Ching | Senior Vice President, Planning & Technology, Hawaiian Electric
Michael Colón | Director, Energy Sector, Ulupono Initiative
Jacqui Hoover | Chair, Conference Program Committee; Executive Director and COO Hawaii Island Economic Development Board (HIEDB); and President Hawaii Leeward Planning
Damien Kim | Business Manager/Financial Secretary, International Brotherhood Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1186
Jonathan Koehn | Director, Climate Initiatives Department, City of Boulder
Doug McLeod | Member, DKK Energy Services, LLC
Robert “Rocky” Mould | Executive Director, Hawaii Solar Energy Association
Maria Tome | Chief Research Analyst, Division of Consumer Advocacy, State of Hawaii
Wren Wescoatt | VP of Development, Longroad Energy
Julie Yunker | Director of Sustainability, Government and Community Affairs, Hawaii Gas
Jennifer Zelko-Schlueter | Director, Government and Community Relations, Hawaiian Electric

2025 HAWAII ENERGY CONFERENCE SPONSORS

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