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Solar field discussion
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (57+ words) Solar field discussion'Hawaii News Now State Senator Brice Wiggins outlines key outcomes from 2026 Legislative Session Andy Brandt bursts with pride looking back at 2006 National Championship team Special use permit for rock rappelling tours requested in Page Co. 13 Action News: Sports…...
Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (38+ words) Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales'Hawaii News Now Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales 12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate Iran shoots down U.S. jet; Trump issues new threat...
Renewable solar project greenlit on Kauai
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (216+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has given the green light to a new solar project on Kauai that, according to the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC), will help the island reach 100% renewable generation. AES Hawaii's Kaawanui Solar…...
Find the hidden losses in your solar investment with thermal imaging inspections
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (63+ words) Find the hidden losses in your solar investment with thermal imaging inspections'Hawaii News Now Find the hidden losses in your solar investment with thermal imaging inspections One Oahu family's journey to cleaner water with Aquarev (Part 2) One Oahu family's journey…...
Measure aims to restructure HECO in effort to lower energy bills
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (89+ words) During a hearing last week, PUC and HECO officials said the existing competitive bidding framework already secures lower rates. Measure aims to restructure HECO in effort to lower energy bills Hawaii senator secures $2 million for Waianae homeless village Maui nonprofit…...
Balcony solar coming to Hawaii, new laws or not
2+ mon, 22+ hour ago (367+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation to make it easier for apartment owners and renters to install solar panels on their balconies or backyards. The technology, called balcony solar or plug-in, portable solar, uses small panels that connect to…...
‘Maui Method’ of battery disposal becomes national standard
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (88+ words) KAHULUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui is getting national recognition for its battery disposal technique. The Maui Emergency Management Agency has developed a new way to get rid of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries. The so-called "Maui Method" removes a battery's charge in…...
Elon Musk could become history’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (851+ words) Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade. The vote followed weeks of debate over his management record at the electric…...
Noise detectors targeting loud vehicles to be installed across Oahu
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (417+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Police are finally getting new tools to crackdown on loud mufflers and sound systems on Oahu's roads. Next month, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will begin installing noise detectors. The effort to crack down on excessive road…...
Building, solar permits delayed in Honolulu with launch of new software system
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (467+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Permits are piling up in Honolulu just weeks after a new system was put in place to try and speed up the process. The city Department of Planning and Permitting said the $5.4M HNL Build system, which was paid…...