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#Hawaiian_Electric Seeks PUC approval for #Maui Energy Storage Project

Hawaiian Electric Seeks PUC approval for Maui Energy Storage Project Hawaiian Electric is seeking approval from the Public Utilities Commission for a self-build battery energy storage system on Maui. The company is proposing a 40-megawatt, 16-MWh battery storage system on approximately 1.8 acres at a company-owned site near the Central Maui landfill. The battery would … Continue reading #Hawaiian_Electric Seeks PUC approval for #Maui Energy Storage Project

#Hawaii ’s On-Bill Financing Program Unlocks Energy Upgrades for the MassesHawaii’s On-Bill Financing Program Unlocks Energy Upgrades for the Masses

Hawaii’s On-Bill Financing Program Unlocks Energy Upgrades for the Masses Hawaii may have a solution for the energy efficiency industry’s perennial landlord-tenant split incentive dilemma. The problem: Landlords won’t reach into their own pockets for energy-saving improvements if their tenants are paying the utility bills; for their part, tenants aren’t likely to invest in energy-efficient … Continue reading #Hawaii ’s On-Bill Financing Program Unlocks Energy Upgrades for the MassesHawaii’s On-Bill Financing Program Unlocks Energy Upgrades for the Masses

Performance-Based Ratemaking Becomes Law in Hawaii

Performance-Based Ratemaking Becomes Law in Hawaii The new law will link utility revenues to hitting various customer-focused performance metrics, including the interconnection of solar and energy storage. Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a bill into law Tuesday that reforms the century-old electric utility business model, to better align utility ratemaking processes with the integration of … Continue reading Performance-Based Ratemaking Becomes Law in Hawaii

#Honolulu energy storage permits jumps more than 1,700%

Honolulu energy storage permits jumps more than 1,700% Last year, the number of solar+storage permits granted by Honolulu city and county increased to 731, a startling increase from the 40 the city granted in 2016. It’s safe to say battery storage has come to Hawaii after Honolulu County experienced a record-shattering year in issuing permits … Continue reading #Honolulu energy storage permits jumps more than 1,700%

Amping up solar

Amping up solar LAWAI — A solar project about twice the size of the Tesla facility is set for Lawai and if all goes according to plan, the array will be delivering power to Kauai’s grid by year’s end. The project is located on A&B-leased land. AES Distributed Energy owned and maintained equipment will provide … Continue reading Amping up solar