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Maui’s First Solar Farms Blessed
Maui's first solar farms were blessed November 28 in separate ceremonies at the Lahaina and Kihei locations. The ceremonies were attended by officials from Kenyon Energy, Maui Electric, Kamehameha Schools, Haleakala Ranch, Bay4 Energy, in addition to community members...
read moreHawaii Governor Signs Performance-Based Ratemaking Bill
Governor David Ige signed the Performance Based Ratemaking bill (also known as the Hawaii Ratepayer Protection Act) on April 24, which further aligns utility ratemaking processes with the state’s renewable energy goals. Hawaii will be the first state to have...
read moreAdministration Makes Decision on Import Tariff on Solar Products
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently approved import tariffs on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and modules starting at 30 percent, with an annual exemption for the first 2.5 GW of imported solar cells. The additional cost comes...
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How Does Community Solar Work?
The recent Decision and Order from the Hawaii PUC approving a framework for Community Solar programs in Hawaii affords a significant opportunity for lower- and middle-income families to benefit from cost savings derived from solar power, says Bob Johnston, chief...
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