Energy

An electric mobile clinic just launched service on Maui, focusing on maternal, child and reproductive health care. It is equipped with an intake area, adjustable bed for exams, kitchenette, toilet, storage and refrigerated storage for medication.

Hawaiian Electric customers in areas that experience frequent windstorms and droughts could have their power cut off when dry conditions prove hazardous. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote consulted with officials to learn what the program could mean for about 48,000 customers on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and throughout Maui County.

A fast-growing electric vehicle maker from Southeast Asia has hit a snag. VinFast is a Vietnamese company that plans to build a plant in the United States — but probably not on the timeline it would prefer. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Ulupono Initiative — a firm that invests in sustainability efforts across the state —surveyed 2,000 adult residents across the state on renewable energy and found over 90% support its expansion.

Overgrowth of albizias along the base of the Koʻolau mountains interfered with the utility's transmission lines, which carry electricity from Windward Oʻahu to East Honolulu.

Hawaiian Electric has rebuilt a backup power line to West Maui that can feed electricity to about 11,000 people. The line serves as a redundancy in case one of the other lines or circuits goes out of service.

Honolulu has a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% compared to 2015 levels. The deadline is next year. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports that the city is likely to miss the mark — by a lot. Building efficiency and transportation are the largest target areas for cutting carbon emissions.

A new report puts Honolulu at the middle of the pack when it comes to advancing clean energy goals. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote explains.

Popular measures on energy efficiency and solar permitting died abruptly in their last committees, leading some energy stakeholders to label this session a letdown. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports.

The Blue Planet Alliance will host leaders and stakeholders from different islands around the world next week to discuss energy resilience.