The world’s leading scientists agree that the link between climate change and fossil fuel consumption is undeniable. Unfortunately, fossil fuel usage is engrained in our culture as many everyday activities are leading to an increase in undesirable environmental issues. This has naturally resulted in the search for viable renewable energy replacements, with solar energy gaining prominence....Read More
August 27, 2020
By Dave Segal
Hu Honua Bioenergy said the state Public Utility Commission’s decision Thursday to reject an amended power purchase agreement for a biomass project on the Big Island will result in imminent layoffs of 64 current Hu Honua employees and contractors and the loss of an additional 145 positions to be filled. Those ancillary jobs consist of positions in trucking,...Read More
August 27, 2020
By Dave Segal
The state Public Utilities Commission has rejected a request from Hawaii Electric Light Co., the Big Island power company, to waive competitive bidding on the long-stalled and nearly completed $350 million Hu Honua Biomass Project.
Hu Honua, which now does business as Honua Ola Bioenergy, says the plant would produce 21.5 megawatts of power. Hu Honua was formed in...Read More
August 27, 2020
By Dave Segal
Life of the Land, whose 2017 appeal to the state Supreme Court led to the state Public Utilities Commission rejecting Honua Ola Bioenergy’s power purchase agreement with Hawaii Electric Light Co., filed a motion Wednesday with the PUC saying that Honua does not meet the standard for reconsideration.
The nonprofit environmental group also took umbrage at comments...Read More
