Maui Energy Conference Will Tackle Major Issues
Originally posted on Ililani Media The third annual Maui Energy Conference will be held from March 16-18, 2016 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The first and second conferences were very memorable. “The RPS [Renewable Portfolio Standard] tells us when to...
Invited Presentation by Jon Wellinghoff, Energy Law Attorney
We are pleased to welcome Jon Wellinghoff to the Maui Energy Conference. Immediate past Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Jon Wellinghoff is an internationally recognized energy law attorney and clean tech energy expert. He consults internationally...
Opening Keynote by Governor William “Bill” Ritter, Jr.
We are pleased to welcome Governor William "Bill" Ritter, Jr. to the Maui Energy Conference. Bill Ritter, Jr. is the founder and director of the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) at Colorado State University which launched on February 1, 2011. The Center...
100% Renewable Energy in Hawaii
The 2016 Maui Energy Conference will bring together some of the best minds in the energy sector from Maui County, the state, and the nation. “The focus of discussion will be Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative’s 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard and it implications for...
Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration Savings
Plans are well underway for the 2016 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...
2016 Maui Energy Conference Program Announced!
Aloha and Season’s Greetings, We are pleased to announce the MAUI ENERGY CONFERENCE, March 16-18, 2016 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center! Join energy experts and stakeholders from across the U.S. to learn about the latest advances in clean energy and how Hawaii...
Pacific Business News – Hawaii continues to make progress on its renewable energy goal, report says
Hawaii is a little more than a fifth of the way — 21.1 percent — to its new landmark goal of achieving 100 percent renewable energy by 2045, according to a new report. The state’s previous target of 15 percent was surpassed two years early, in 2013, and in 2014, the...
5 Islands Leading the Charge Toward 100% Renewable Energy
Originally posted on EcoWatch Hawaii made waves earlier this year with the announcement that it plans to transition its electric grid to 100 percent renewables by 2045. This is the most aggressive target in the U.S. and it means that the state will serve as a testbed...
Fact Sheet: President Obama to Announce Historic Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants
The Clean Power Plan is a Landmark Action to Protect Public Health, Reduce Energy Bills for Households and Businesses, Create American Jobs, and Bring Clean Power to Communities across the Country Original Press Release Today at the White House, President Obama and...
The Economist: Green Around the Edges
The Economist published the attached timely article about energy trends, efficiencies, and the relationship between utilities and consumers. In light of our recent conference, it makes interesting reading. Click here to read the article
Maui Energy Conference – Videos Now Online!
Aloha, We are pleased to let you know that the videotaped proceedings are now available from the Conference. If you missed the conference, watch it now on our YouTube channel. Watch Now!
Maui leading in renewable energy solutions
More than 30 percent of Maui’s energy needs, on average, are being met by renewable energy sources such as wind and rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems, and the trend continues to rise, making Maui a national and global leader in the adoption of renewable energy. This...