Newsletter: The Benefits of Biomass-Generated Energy for Hawaii
To understand the benefits of biomass, we first need to understand what biomass is. Recognized by both the federal and state governments as a renewable energy source, biomass combusts plant-based materials to generate electricity. Trees grown as a crop are the primary source for biomass, although invasive tree species and other wood byproducts can also be used. The Green Team biomass...Read MoreNewsletter: Benefits of Honua Ola’s Forestry Program
Carbon Negative Operations Honua Ola’s forestry program will capture more carbon than its plant emits, which will allow our project to be carbon negative. How does this happen? We have to look at the entire picture. Trees capture greenhouse gases and because Honua Ola will plant many more trees than it harvests for fuel, the greenhouse gases captured by the trees will...Read MoreHonua Ola Advances Educational and Career Opportunities With Hawaii Community College Tour
In the following video, students from Hawaii Community College’s Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology program toured Honua Ola Bioenergy to learn about renewable energy and available career opportunities in this and other complementary industries. The students gained valuable knowledge in several areas related to the production of firm, renewable energy, along with how...Read More
Honua Ola Status Update As We Await A Decision From The Public Utilities Commission
On June 30, 2021, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued an order reopening the Hu Honua Bioenergy, LLC (Honua Ola) proceeding to review the application and schedule an evidentiary hearing for the approval of an amended power purchase agreement (PPA) between Honua Ola and Hawaiian Electric. The Hawaii Supreme Court directed the PUC, for the second time on remand, to hold...Read More