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The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Hawai‘i Energy Policy Forum is a unique experiment in collaborative energy planning and policy making. It includes representatives from business, government, and the community. The intent is to incorporate many different perspectives and the broadest possible experience into the design of a flexible, forward-looking energy strategy.

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Highlights   Event Calendar

January 13, 2012: 8th Annual Legislative Briefing!

Our 8th Annual Legislative Briefing was a great success with over 200 attendees!

Highlights include:

  • Lively discussion of controversial issues in clean energy including updates on advancing clean energy, Issues & Controversies in Clean Energy
  • A total of 39 clean energy pacesetters and experts hosted tables showing the growing clean energy industry in Hawaii.

Click here to find the program, list of pacesetters and experts, power point presentations, as well as view photographs of the day's exciting events!

Hawai'i: The State of Clean Energy

Visit www.hawaiienergypolicy.hawaii.edu/hnn-clean-energy/ to learn more about our series!

Coming Soon: SEASON 2

July 6, 2012: 4th Annual Hawai'i Clean Energy Day!

Our 4th Annual Hawaii Clean Energy Day was a stunning success with over 277 participants in attendence!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
  • December 2011
    • 12/15: Hawaii state of Clean Energy. Episode 6 Made in Hawai'i" Part 2: Advances in Hawai'i Energy Technology on KHNL, 12/14 & 12/15 6:30pm-7pm
  • January 2012
    • 1/13: Legislative Briefing at the State Capitol Auditorium, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • February 2012
    • 2/29: Follow-up Briefing at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, location TBA.
Announcements

Energy in the News:

5/5: Forum members Robbie Alm, Michael Hamnett, Hermina Morita, and Estrella Seese will appear on PBS Hawaii's Insights to discuss alternative energy development in Hawaii. Dan Boylan will host this live roundtable discussion with questions from viewers from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. If you miss the live airing, Insights will repeat on Friday, May 6th at 10:00 pm.

State Labor Department Partners with UH to Facilitate Growth of 'Green' Jobs (Star Advertiser)

New Links:

UH Sustainability Corps: Learn about how to cultivate your own sustainable lifestyle with tips on reenergizing your home, aquaculture, and gardening!

 

Presentations & notes from our recent Energy Briefings have been posted:

March 30, 2011 Geothermal-Biofuel Briefing

January 21, 2011 Legislative Briefing

The sixth annual legislative briefing highlighted the state of clean energy, 2011 initiatives, and meeting with energy experts and industry pacesetters.

Check out our blog! www.hawaiienergypolicyforum.blogspot.com. On it you'll find the full version of editorials featured in the Star Bulletin.
 

 
     

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