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Hawaii Pacific Solar Installs PV System at Maui Preparatory Academy

Submitted by Valerie Moore, Pineapple Tweed PR
Sunday, February 10th, 2013, 4:34pm
Hawaii Pacific Solar Installs PV System at Maui Preparatory Academy

Maui Preparatory Academy in Napili, Maui, is estimated to save more than $450,000 over the 20-year life of the photovoltaic (PV) system recently installed by Hawaii Pacific Solar (HPS). The solar PV project was funded by parents of a Maui Prep student.

“The savings Maui Prep will see with the PV system is just one part of the picture. We also are educating our students about the environment and showing them one example of how we can work together for a more sustainable Hawaii,” explained George Baker, headmaster at Maui Prep.

“We are very pleased to help Maui Prep with its effort to conserve energy and to help students learn about PV as a renewable energy option,” said Bob Johnston, president and CEO of HPS.“

The PV system will prevent 220,223 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere -- equivalent to the CO2 emissions from 11,236 gallons of gasoline or from 232 barrels of oil.

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Island Subaru Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

Submitted by Pang Communications, Pang Communications
Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 2:06pm
Island Subaru Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

 

Subaru Hawaii Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

“Share the Love” Event Raises $30,000 for Five Local Non-Profits

 

KAHULUI, HAWAII (January 24, 2013) – Subaru Hawaii announced that its “Share the Love” sales event raised $8,000 forHawaii Wildlife Fund and $3,000 for the SPCA Maui. A check presentation was held today at Island Subaru in Kahului.

 

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BONTERRA SOLAR BRINGS SUN POWER TO POPULAR KAHALA CONVENIENCE STORE

Submitted by CommPac on Thursday, January 24th, 1:46 pm
BONTERRA SOLAR BRINGS SUN POWER TO POPULAR KAHALA CONVENIENCE STORE

HONOLULU – Bonterra Solar is helping a popular convenience store and fueling station in Kahala reach its clean energy goals with the installation of solar power.

Aloha Island Mart Kahala, known for its innovative store design and extensive product offerings, is now powered by 70 photovoltaic panels manufactured by U.S.-based SolarWorld.  The new system will generate significant energy and cost savings for the 3,000-square-foot convenience store.

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Schnitzer Steel and Kokua Hawaii Foundation join to relaunch Aloha Aina Recycling Drive

Submitted by CommPac on Monday, January 21st, 4:35 pm
Schnitzer Steel and Kokua Hawaii Foundation join to relaunch Aloha Aina Recycling Drive

 

First drive of 2013 will be on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Niu Valley Middle School

HONOLULU – Schnitzer Steel Hawai‘i Corp., the Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation, and several local recycling companies have formed a partnership to continueone of O‘ahu’s most popular recycling events, the Aloha ‘Āina Recycling Drives.

Schnitzer Steel and the Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation believe that by joining together, they can introduce a reinvigorated Aloha ‘Āina Recycling Drive effort that will embody the strengths and environmental philosophies of both organizations. The recycling drives allow island residents to turn in a variety of unwanted items including used appliances, clothing, computers and more to be recycled into usable materials.

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HAWAI'IGAS Clears Hurdle to Bring Containerized LNG to Hawaii

Submitted by McNeil Wilson Communications
Saturday, January 19th, 2013, 9:37am
HAWAI'IGAS Clears Hurdle to Bring Containerized LNG to Hawaii

HAWAI’IGAS today received a decision from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that could allow HAWAI’IGAS to bring liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the state and reduce its reliance on imported oil.
 
“Now that the FERC is releasing jurisdiction for this phase of the operation to the state, HAWAI’IGAS will complete the process of obtaining the appropriate state and local permits so that the service can commence before the anticipated closure date of the Tesoro refinery,” said Jeff Kissel, CEO of HAWAI’IGAS.
 
As Hawaii’s only franchised gas utility, the Company is already in compliance with most of the necessary state and federal statutes required for the safe transport and use of LNG. It must also seek approval from the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
 

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$9.2 MILLION GIFT COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY

Submitted by University of Hawai‘i Foundation
Wednesday, December 26th, 2012, 8:14am
$9.2 MILLION GIFT COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY

An inspired donor has made one of the largest gift commitments to the University of Hawai‘i by a private individual to benefit UH students and research.

The donor's $9.2M gift will:

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HAWAI'IGAS CEO to Speak at Natural Gas Roundtable of Washington D.C. On Liquefied Gas

Submitted by McNeil Wilson Communications
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012, 3:23pm

Jeffrey M. Kissel, President and CEO of HAWAI`IGAS, will be the guest speaker at the Natural Gas Roundtable of Washington, D.C. luncheon on November 29. The talk, entitled “Say Aloha to Natural Gas,” will address the opportunity to improve the economy in Hawai`i by introducing gas from LNG to Hawai`i for the first time.
 
“Hawai’i relies on oil for nearly 90 percent of its energy needs. Gas from LNG has the potential to lower energy costs, contribute to a cleaner environment, and support Hawai’i’s drive to move toward integrating energy from renewable sources into its portfolio as soon as possible,” said Jeff Kissel. “We are delighted to have been invited to participate in this forum and offer our perspective on how even the most remote areas of the country can benefit from the judicious development and use of this resource.”
 

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