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Secretary Chu Announces Closing of $117 Million Loan Guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power Project
Washington D.C. - July 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that the Department of Energy has finalized a $117 million loan guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power, LLC, the owner and operator of the Kahuku Wind Power project. The project includes the development of an innovative 30 megawatt (MW) wind power plant that will supply electricity to approximately 7,700 households per year. According to company estimates, the project, located in Kahuku, Hawaii, will create over 200 jobs on the island of Oahu
County Housing Agency receives national award
LĪHU'E, HI - July 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The County of Kaua'i was one of six communities nationwide to receive the 2010 John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award. The award recognizes communities that exemplify the spirit of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program by showcasing its good works through the activities and events held during the National Community Development Week.
Wailua fire causes $700,000 in damages
WAILUA, HI - July 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The owner of a Wailua Homesteads residence, her brother, and three little dogs escaped without injuries after a fire broke out this evening in an upstairs studio apartment, and then spread downstairs to their home
Update on county’s affordable housing projects
LĪHU'E, HI - May 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The County Housing Agency recently issued a notice to proceed to Shioi Construction, Inc. for the construction of three affordable three-bdrm., two baths, single family homes on the Westside.
Results of Building Division audit released
LĪHU'E, HI - May 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The County Auditor’s office recently released a report on the overall management of contracts and construction projects by the Building Division of the Department of Public Works.
Kaua’i Development LLC conveys 138 acres to County
LĪHU„E, HI - April 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an agreement signed today, Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. accepted on behalf of the County from Kevin Showe with Kaua'i Development LLC 138 acres of oceanfront property adjacent to the Līhu'e Airport.
Fair housing training offered by county
LĪHU‘E, HI - April 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In recognition of April being Fair Housing Month, the Housing Agency is offering a free training session for housing providers. Landlords, tenants, resident and property managers, association board members, housing agents, as well as the general public are invited to attend. The workshop is scheduled on Friday, April 30, 8:30 am to 3 pm, in the Līhu‘e Civic Center, Pi‘ikoi Building, Housing Agency conference room
Hurricane and tsunami survey to be conducted on Kaua’i
LĪHU„E, HI - April 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A survey asking Kaua„i residents about actions they would take during a hurricane or tsunami will be mailed to randomly selected households in April.
March 15 to 21 designated “Fix a Leak Week”
LĪHU'E, HI - March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In light of the fact that minor water leaks account for more than one trillion gallons of water wasted each year in American homes, the Department of Water (DOW) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” from March 15 to 21.
County partners with A&B on affordable housing project
'ELE„ELE, HI - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The County has acquired from Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (A&B) the fee simple title to a 75-acre parcel of land in 'Ele'ele that will provide future affordable housing opportunities for Kaua„i residents.
New energy code to take effect May 26
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.
Hawai’i Eligible to Receive $21 Million in Homeland Security Grants
WASHINGTON, DC - December 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced today that Hawai‘i will be eligible to apply for more than $21 million in grants distributed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 2010. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano released the application guidance for the DHS grants programs today.
Disaster tax relief available to qualified real property owners
LĪHU‘E - November 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Property owners who sustained damages to their real property as a result of the recent flood disaster may be eligible for disaster tax relief. Claims can be made on damages that resulted directly from flood waters overflowing the banks or walls of a nearby river or stream
Honolulu to Receive $3 million for Energy Efficient Iniatives
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.
Tax relief programs available for Kaua’i homeowners
LIHUE, HI - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- County officials are encouraging homeowners to take advantage of the county’s real property tax relief programs. “We want to remind everyone that there are a number of tax relief programs available to Kaua'i homeowners and urge them to apply for these programs,” said Director of Finance Wallace Rezentes, Jr
