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For Immediate Release: April 28, 2014 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Refinery Task Force has completed its year-long study of the potential impacts of refinery closures and has submitted its Final Report to Gov. Neil Abercrombie. In its final meeting on April 9, the task force unanimously adopted the study’s Final Report prepared by ICF International…

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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…

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For Immediate Release: November 22, 2013 HONOLULU — At the inaugural 2013 Hawaii Technology Excellence Awards held on Thursday, the Hawaii State Energy Office took top honors for two of its innovative online programs: • Hawaii Renewable Energy Permitting Wizard in the Cross-Boundary Collaboration and Partnerships category • Hawaii Renewable EnerGIS Energy Resource Mapping Application…

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For Immediate Release: November 19, 2013 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Refinery Task Force has submitted its Interim Report to Gov. Neil Abercrombie, assessing the impacts of potential refinery closures on Hawaii’s energy system and analyzing options for assuring the state’s energy security. Prepared by consultant ICF International with input from task force members, the Interim…

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For Immediate Release: October 31, 2013 HONOLULU —GreenSun Hawaii, a loan program administered by the Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation (HCRC), has reached the $2 million milestone of loans issued. The initiative was launched in 2011 to increase energy efficiency in Hawaii by providing residential, multi-family projects, nonprofits and businesses with affordable means of financing the…

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For Immediate Release: October 14, 2013 HONOLULU — The State Energy Office commends a new fuel contract between Hawaiian Electric Company (Hawaiian Electric) and Hawaii BioEnergy (HBE) recently approved by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The agreement calls for Hawaiian Electric to purchase approximately 10 million gallons of locally produced biofuels annually from HBE…

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For Immediate Release: September 6, 2013 HONOLULU — Hawaii ranks first in the nation for energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) investment per capita, a distinction acknowledged last month when the state accepted the Energy Services Coalition’s prestigious Race to the Top award for the second year in a row. “Energy remains a priority of this…

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For Immediate Release: August 1, 2013 HONOLULU — Aligning Abercrombie Administration initiatives to enhance public access to state government resources, streamline information and promote alternative energy, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism’s (DBEDT) Hawaii State Energy Office today launched an improved website (energy.hawaii.gov) along with new accounts for Twitter (@EnergyHawaiiGov) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HawaiiStateEnergyOffice).…

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For Immediate Release: July 12, 2013 HONOLULU — The State of Hawaii has launched a new mobile application (app) designed to help drivers locate publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charging stations statewide. The free “EV Stations Hawaii” app is available for Apple and Android smartphones and mobile devices. “The EV Stations Hawaii app is a…

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For Immediate Release: July 10, 2013 (Honolulu, Hawaii) – The Hawaiian Electric Companies have gained approval from the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission for two new electric vehicle (EV) pilot charging rates. The rates are designed to encourage ownership of plug-in electric vehicles in Hawaii by easing “range anxiety.” The new Commercial Public Electric Vehicle Charging…

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For Immediate Release: June 27, 2013 HONOLULU — As outlined in the 2013 State of the State address, Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed Senate Bill 1087, which establishes a green infrastructure financing program for Hawaii. The Green Energy Market Securitization (GEMS) program is an innovative financing model that is designed to make clean energy improvements…

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