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New energy code to take effect May 26
February 23, 2010 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama
LĪHU’E, HI - February 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — County officials announced that the Energy Conservation Code governing all new construction on Kaua’i will be effective May 26. The bill was passed by the County Council and signed into law by Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. last month.
Honolulu to Receive $3 million for Energy Efficient Iniatives
November 2, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, Dc - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Honolulu will receive $3,863,700 to fund energy efficient initiatives including the reduction of fossil fuel emissions, the creation of green jobs, and the implementation of practices that lessen overall energy use, Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka announced today.The federal funds are made available to Honolulu through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award.
Hawaii’s Conversion of Coal Plant to Biomass Marks a New Trend
September 1, 2008 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama
HI - September 1, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A coal-fired power plant in Pepeekeo, Hawaii, that formerly provided electricity to a sugar mill is now being converted into a 24-megawatt (MW) biomass power plant. MMA Renewable Ventures is financing the conversion and will operate the new plant, which will be called the HÅ« Honua Bioenergy […]
