Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 100 into law on Monday, setting in place a 100% renewable electricity target for California by 2045
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CA Enacts 100% Carbon-Free Energy Standard
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By ELIZABETH CLARK, WILLIAM R. DEVINE, BARRY EPSTEIN, RENÉE LOUISE ROBIN | ALLEN MATKINS
California Democratic leaders want their state to commit to a future of 100 percent renewable electricity, a goal approved so far by only one U.S. state—Hawaii.
Hawaii Governor Signs Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
By Kathleen M. Roberts | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 6, 2016, Hawaii Governor David Ige signed SB 2652 Related to Taxation — Locally Produced Renewable Energy.
U.S. ocean energy managers have asked for information to evaluate industry interest in leasing sites offshore Hawaii for commercial offshore wind development.
Energy News Roundup: EPA Accident Halts Investigations, Hawaii Open To LNG Shipments & Alabama Considering Renewable Energy
By Conor O'Sullivan
The EPA has halted all field investigations following an accident that lead to the release of more than three million gallons of toxic waste in Colorado on Wednesday. [The NY Times] LNG bulk shipments to Hawaii deserves consideration, but only in accordance with the state’s renewable energy agenda, the head of the state’s Energy Office… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Big Oil M&A’s Decreasing, Hawaii Gov Against Utility Sale & Federal Judge Rejects Alaskan Oil Venture
By Conor O'Sullivan
Bar the Shell-BG merger in April 2015, the value of oil and gas mergers in the second quarter of 2015 was the lowest since 2008. [EIA] Hawaii Governor David Ige has stated that he doesn’t support the sale of Hawaiian Electric to Florida-based NextEra Energy. [The Huffington Post] A strategy pushed by former Alaska Governor… Keep reading →
Hawaii Sets 100% Renewable Energy Goal And Opens The Door To Community Solar
By Justus Britt, Thomas McCann Mullooly | Foley & Lardner LLP
Electricity on the island state of Hawaii will come 100% from renewable resources by 2045, pursuant to new legislation.
The state of Hawaii: remote, tropical and a haven for tourists. But for locals the remoteness of the islands poses a problem. Since the state producers no hydrocarbon resources of its own, it has to import all of its energy needs, resulting in electricity prices as much as three to five times the national average.… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Obama To Give Earth Day Speech, Hawaii Solar Battles & U.S. Oil Rig Decline
By Conor O'Sullivan
Pres. Obama declared Saturday he will speak at the Florida Everglades on Earth Day, this coming Wednesday, to discuss the economic threats of climate change. “The Everglades is one of the most special places in our country,” the president said. “But it’s also one of the most fragile. Rising sea levels are putting a national treasure… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Libya Attacks Spark Oil Surge, EU Sanctions & Hawaii’s Solar Obstacles
By Conor O'Sullivan
Oil prices increased to their highest in nearly two months on Monday, following concerns over escalating conflict with Islamic State militants in Libya and threats to withhold exports from Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region. “Egypt bombed Islamic State targets inside Libya on Monday and Cairo renewed calls for a U.S.-led coalition to confront militants there a… Keep reading →
