by HEC Team | Jan 29, 2015 | MPowerMaui, News
Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is currently seeking volunteers from the community to share their priorities and values about energy on Maui – today and in the future – as part of a project called “MPowerMaui: An Energy Conversation”.
The public is encouraged to sign up and participate in small group sessions which will be held in the entire month of February. These 90-minute sessions are designed to be engaging, interesting, and informative. “MPowerMaui features the interactive kind of format used in the Focus Maui Nui visioning process that produced lively discussions and thoughtful responses from our community,” said Jeanne Skog, MEDB President & CEO. Activities will enable participants to learn more about energy, to think about their own actions related to energy, to prioritize issues, to consider what actions they would or would not support, and to develop messages for decision makers.
Interested participants may either host a session at their company or organization by bringing together 12-15 individuals and a MEDB representative will run the session, or individuals can sign up for a session that MEDB organizes.
The results of these MPowerMaui conversations will be presented at the “Maui Energy Conference” in to be held on March 25 and 26, 2015.
“This opportunity for public conversation is critical as it can have an impact on the future of our island,” said Skog. “By joining in this conversation, participants will be helping to bring the public’s voice to the table in front of decision makers and community stakeholders as actions are determined to create a ‘green’ energy future for Maui.”
The MPowerMaui project is presented by the Maui Economic Development Board with sponsorship from the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development; State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) Energy Office; and the UH Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI).
To sign up to participate, please call 875-2336.
by HEC Team | Jan 29, 2015 | 2015, News
With island consumers paying more than double the national average per kilowatt hour for electricity, the second Maui Energy Conference + Exhibition comes at a time when Hawaii is seeing a revolutionary shift to renewable energy resources. The conference, presented by the County of Maui in partnership with Maui Economic Development Board, will be held March 25-27 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The event is expected to draw individuals and businesses from across the state and the country.
At the inaugural 2014 conference, more than 200 recognized policy makers from state and federal government and the private sector gathered to talk candidly about the country’s changing energy landscape and its implications for power utilities and consumers. This time around, the 2015 event promises to explore the evolving role of the electric utility through the lens of the customer. Nationally recognized experts have been invited to speak about emerging trends in the electric utility industry and public policy shaping customer choices including customer engagement programs, distributed generation, microgrids, demand-response programs and renewables integration.
NextEra Energy Transmission President Eric Gleason and HECO President and CEO Alan Oshima have been tapped to give keynote remarks on the opening day of the conference. Hawaiian Electric and the Florida-based NextEra Energy announced a $4.3 billion merger late last year. The conference will also feature multiple sessions with a variety of panelists talking about a range of subjects from meeting the customer’s needs to both self-generate and manage electricity usage to protecting consumers in the new energy/customer choice paradigm. The conference is also offering sponsorship opportunities for companies and exhibit spaces for public and private groups to display products and services. An optional Maui Sustainability Mobile Workshop featuring the Smart Grid Demonstration Project, JumpSmartMaui, will be held on the final day of the conference. Conference fee is $395 prior to Feb. 15; $495 after Feb. 15; and $525 on site. The fee covers admittance to general sessions, exhibit venue, networking exhibit reception, continental breakfast and lunch for two days, and conference materials.
by HEC Team | Jan 29, 2015 | 2015, News
Plans are well underway for the 2015 Maui Energy Conference and the program committee is shaping a very compelling program! Stay tuned for further program announcements in the next few days. Our planning team has also been working with our corporate partners to confirm sponsorship and exhibit plans for the Conference. Exhibit space is filling quickly, too, so we’d love to hear from your organization soon!
Why Attend the Maui Energy Conference?
- Gain a competitive advantage—learn from thought leaders about key issues in the industry
- Connect and collaborate—forge partnerships to address common issues and concerns
- Showcase your organization—generate new business through Sponsorship and Exhibiting
Register Today!
We’ve assembled an impressive program, noted speakers, and plenty of networking opportunities, don’t wait, Register Now!
Contact Us
Visit us online or contact Sandy Ryan, Conference Director, at 808-875-2318 or by email.
by HEC Team | Dec 29, 2014 | 2015, News
Aloha and Season’s Greetings,
We are pleased to announce the MAUI ENERGY CONFERENCE, March 25-27, 2015 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center!
You’re invited to join us as we explore the evolving role of the electric utility through the lens of the customer. The relationship between customers and electric utilities is changing with the growing array of options and services available to meet customer energy needs. Nationally recognized experts will discuss emerging trends in the electric utility industry and public policy shaping customer choices including customer engagement programs, distributed generation, microgrids, demand response programs, and renewables integration.
Details on this year’s program are available at our new Conference website, www.mauienergyconference.com.
And don’t miss the opportunity to boost your company’s presence at the conference with an early sponsor and exhibit commitment. The Sponsor & Exhibit Kit is available for download now!
Our Conference Program Committee and Team look forward to welcoming you in March and to answering any questions you may have in the meantime.
See you in the New Year,
The Maui Energy Conference Team
by HEC Team | Oct 31, 2014 | News
The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) at University of Hawai‘i at Manoa recently published a report. A representative survey of 1,214 Hawai‘i residents was conducted for the purpose of assessing public attitudes about different technologies for generating electricity. Renewable energy (RE) technologies were very highly favored: 97% of the public supported increased development of at least some forms of RE in our state.
The full report can be found and downloaded here.
