Upgrade power plants to save energy

By Sherilyn Wee and Iman Nasseri

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 18, 2012

~~<p>As Hawaii continues to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels by increasing energy efficiency and using more renewable resources, as put forth by the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI), a key piece to achieving a clean energy future is missing.</p>
<p>HCEI, launched in 2008 through a partnership between the state and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), aims to achieve 70 percent clean energy in two major areas: electric power generation and transportation.</p>
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As Hawaii continues to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels by increasing energy efficiency and using more renewable resources, as put forth by the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI), a key piece to achieving a clean energy future is missing.

HCEI, launched in 2008 through a partnership between the state and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), aims to achieve 70 percent clean energy in two major areas: electric power generation and transportation. Login for more...