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Hawaiian Electric Says It Might Pull The Plug On Giant Battery
Regulators gave the green light to the project, which they say is needed to keep Oahu’s lights on, but with conditions the company opposes. Reading time: 6 minutes.
Hawaiian Electric might pull the plug on a proposed energy storage project designed to help replace a coal-burning power plant that is Oahu’s largest single source of electricity, the company said in response to an order from regulators allowing the storage project to go forward but with numerous conditions.
Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative Announce Opening of Statewide Partnership Opportunities for Paniolo Cattle Company Supply
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KAMUELA, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Paniolo Cattle Company, one of the largest local grass-fed beef programs in the state of Hawaii, will explore diversifying the supply of cattle to include ranchers on each island to supply stores within their on-island communities. This effort will help bolster food security infrastructure statewide, which is of particular importance given pandemic-disrupted food distribution networks, while also minimizing environmental impact from and reliance on interisland transportation. This move will increase access to locally raised beef for local communities. Our goal is to create a holistic program that integrates the various interests to form a common approach to serve Hawaii customers, said Murray Clay, president of Ulupono Initiative and Paniolo Cattle Comp
Hawaii seawater air conditioning plans shut down over costs
December 29, 2020 GMT
HONOLULU (AP) Plans to air-condition many commercial and government buildings in Honolulu using cold deep-sea water have been shut down because of increasing construction costs.
Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC had pursued the project for 16 years, spending $25 million, obtaining all major regulatory approvals and signing up numerous customers, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday.
Customer Service Director Gregory Wong said construction cost estimates increased from $275 million to $400 million. The company is expected to halt administrative functions by the end of January.
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“We had come so far,” Wong said. “It’s disappointing that we have to stop now. Still, we appreciate the great collaboration and the relationships we’ve had the opportunity to develop over the years.”