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...
All Eyes On Hawaii To Lead Changing Energy Generation
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. In welcoming remarks, Mayor Alan...
Press Coverage of the 2015 Maui Energy Conference
Another successful Maui Energy Conference wrapped up on Friday, with a 15% increase in attendance over last year's conference. The event, held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, featured more than 50 speakers and 325 participants. In addition to increased...
Conference Draws Leaders in Energy Merger
A glimpse into Hawaii’s historic, proposed energy merger will be available at the upcoming Maui Energy Conference and Exhibition. Two of the major players in the proposed merger of Hawaiian Electric Co. and NextEra Energy are delivering keynote addresses on the...
Join the Conversation: MEDB Seeking Community Input on Maui’s Energy Future
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...
Conference to Look at How Consumers View Energy
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...
Join Your Peers at the 2015 Maui Energy Conference | Registration is Now Open!
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...
Announcing the MAUI ENERGY CONFERENCE, March 25-27, 2015!
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...
Public Attitudes about Renewable Energy in Hawai‘i
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...
Is Hawaii your solar future? A postcard to the mainland
Originally published on Utility Drive Hawaii is as beautiful as ever, with our palm trees, ocean breezes and plenty of sunshine. But it is no longer just our tourists on the beaches who are soaking up the rays. There are photovoltaic systems everywhere and at least...
Maui County Conference Explores the Future of Energy
The eyes of the nation are on Hawai‘i as a living laboratory. At the end of March, Maui hosted a conference--"Electric Utilities: The Future Is Not What It Used To Be." As Mayor Alan Arakawa said in his welcome address, electricity has become an important issue for...
Energy Conference Presentations Available
Presentations from the recent energy conference, “Electric Utilities: The Future Is Not What It Used To Be” held March 26 and 27, 2014, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center are now available online for viewing and downloading. The conference, presented by the...