Discovering Resilience in Sustainability
The fourth annual Maui Energy Conference, held March 22-24, 2017 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, broadened its focus this year to become a timely and innovative forum as the state continues its transition to a 100-percent clean-energy system by 2045. The...
Counting Down to the 2017 Maui Energy Conference
The fourth Maui Energy Conference is just two weeks away and promises to be a showcase of energy innovation. Hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), this year’s conference is big, going by the numbers. With...
Keynote: The 8 80 City: Creating vibrant, healthy, and resilient communities for all
Gil Penalosa, Founder and Chair of 8 80 Cities, headlines the 2017 Maui Energy Conference with his keynote on The 8 80 City: Creating vibrant, healthy, and resilient communities for all. The world urban population will double from 3.5 billion to 7.0 billion in the...
Former Director of US DOE Joins 2017 Maui Energy Conference Line-Up
The program is set with all speakers confirmed for the 2017 Maui Energy Conference, hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). The Conference Program Committee is pleased to welcome Michelle Wyman to the 2017...
Keynotes Bring New Energy to 2017 Maui Energy Conference
A broader focus has attracted new and captivating speakers to this year’s Maui Energy Conference, to be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, March 22-24. Hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) the...
2017 Maui Energy Conference Pursuing New Opportunities for Electricity and Beyond
The fourth annual Maui Energy Conference will be held March 22-24, 2017 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The event, hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), is Hawaii’s leading energy conference....
2017 Maui Energy Conference Key Topics Announced
The program for the 2017 Maui Energy Conference is taking shape to explore a vibrant and clean energy future. Local, national, and international experts will tackle the following topics: DAY 1 Resilience How do we define resilience and sustainability? What do these...
Experts say energy storage is the future for solar power
Rising Sun Solar co-owner Brad Albert (right) explains the growing need for energy storage alongside Jamie Cook, Maui Electric Co.’s director of renewable energy projects, during a panel on rooftop solar Thursday at Kaunoa Senior Center. Read the full story...
Now Airing 2016 Maui Energy Conference
The 2016 Maui Energy Conference is airing on Akaku, Channel 55, and online via Akaku Maui Community Television Vimeo Channel. View Videos by Session: Opening and Keynote Address by Governor Bill Ritter Jr. and Invited Presentation by Jon Wellinghoff Session 1:...
Press Coverage of the 2016 Maui Energy Conference
The Maui County Office of Economic Development and the Maui Economic Development Board wrapped up another successful Maui Energy Conference on Friday, March 18, 2016. The Conference attracted 340 participants, speakers and sponsors from Hawaii, the Mainland U.S.,...
2015 Maui Energy Conference Summary Video
The 2015 Maui Energy Conference saw more than 300 energy industry leaders from Hawaii, the Mainland and Japan exchanging ideas on how to better serve customers in today’s rapidly changing power generation and delivery environment. We are pleased to share video...
How Better Battery Storage Will Expedite Renewable Energy
Join us at the 2016 Maui Energy Conference, March 16-18, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, for the hottest topic in renewable energy: battery storage. The current issue is figuring out how and where to use batteries in a way that makes economic sense. While many...