For Immediate Release: December 23, 2013 HONOLULU — The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s (DBEDT) State Energy Office commends the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) approval of the Hu Honua 21.5 MW biomass power purchase agreement on Hawaii Island. “DBEDT commends the PUC for carrying out the state’s energy policy directives in pursuit ...
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For Immediate Release: December 18, 2013 HONOLULU — Under the leadership of Gov. Neil Abercrombie, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism’s (DBEDT) State Energy Office is providing technical assistance and guidance for the Department of Transportation’s newly announced energy efficiency program. Using Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), the state’s 12 airports will be modernized ...
Read More STATE AIRPORTS ENERGY PROJECT TO CONTINUE HAWAII’S EFFICIENCY MOMENTUM