Power, People and Place: Hawaiʻi’s Energy Future in Focus at HEC 2026

The countdown is on for the 13th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference (HEC) to be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center May 20 and 21 exploring the theme of Energy: Power, People and Place. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), with support by the...
100% Renewable Energy in Hawaii

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

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...

100% Renewable Energy in Hawaii

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...

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 leading in renewable energy solutions

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...

100% Renewable Energy in Hawaii

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...

100% Renewable Energy in Hawaii

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...

100% Renewable Energy in Hawaii

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...