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Energy

HELCO – Systems Operations Report
http://www.heco.com/vcmcontent/HELCO/RenewableEnergy/IRP/HELCO_IRP4_AG02_082208_07_Sys_Op.pdf

Net Metering Resources (see bottom)

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=HI04R&re=1&ee=1

DEBDT
http://www.hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/energy

The HECO/Hawaii “transformational” agreement – may not be so transformational after-all?
http://garyhooser.livejournal.com/26818.html

Food

Farmer’s Union – (HFU)
http://hawaiifarmersunion.orgBusiness Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
http://www.livingeconomies.org

Hawaii Organic Farmer’s Association (HOFA)
http://www.hawaiiorganic.org

Know Your Farmer’s Alliance (KYFA)
http://knowyourfarmeralliance.com

Hawaii Sustainable Education Initiative
Koh Ming Wei – 808 443-9231 (cell)
Kohala Center Ag Plan

Water

Department of Water Supply – The Department of Water Supply is a semi-autonomous agency, which is responsible to manage, control and operate the waterworks of the County and all property thereof.
http://www.hawaiidws.org/

Rainwater Harvesting Guide
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/RM-12.pdf

—- Net Metering Scenarios —-

SITUATION 1:
I want to install a renewable energy system and sign up for net energy metering.

STEP 1: Research and decide what type of renewable energy system will best meet your needs. Enclosed is some basic information about photovoltaics, wind, hydro and biomass.

STEP 2: Contact two or three vendors to obtain comparison quotes for the installation of your renewable energy system. You should work with a licensed electrical contractor to coordinate installation of the system.

STEP 3: Review and complete the Net Energy Metering customer agreement, including obtaining the required signature from a licensed electrical contractor, certifying compliance with all safety standards.

STEP 4: Submit completed agreement to us at the following address:

STEP 5: Our Customer Installations Department will inspect your electric meter and install any special electric meter, if required.

STEP 6: Net energy metering will be activated for your account.

Situation 2:
I have already installed a renewable energy system and simply want to sign up for the net energy metering option for electric billing purposes. Skip steps 1 and 2 above. Complete Steps 3 through 6.

Questions?
Call us at
543-4784 (Oahu),
969-0127 (Big Island),
871-8461 (Maui/Lanai/Molokai).
Oahu: Hawaiian Electric Company, “Net Energy Metering,”
Energy Services Department, P.O. Box 2750, Honolulu, HI 96840.

Big Island: Hawaii Electric Light Company, “Net Energy Metering,”
Customer Services Department, P.O. Box 1027, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.

Maui/Molokai/Lanai: Maui Electric Company, “Net Energy Metering,”
Energy Delivery Department, P.O. Box 398, Kahului, Hawaii 96733.

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U.S. Stimulus Funding Resources for Hawai`i Island

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus money) Resources for Hawai`i Island
An effort to provide organized resources for Hawai’i Island businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies seeking grants and funding initiatives from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Green-Collar Job Resources for Hawai`i Island

Green-Collar Job Resources for Hawai`i Island
An efffort to provide resources for employers, job seekers, green collar workers and various organizations interested in learning more about Green Collar Jobs on Hawai’i Island.

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The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution in America to reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, cut the carbon emissions that are destabilizing our climate, and expand opportunities for American businesses and workers.

Inspired by the vision and technological achievements of the Apollo space program, we promote policies and initiatives to speed investment in clean energy technology and energy efficiency, put millions of Americans to work in a new generation of well-paid, green collar jobs, and make America a global leader in clean energy products and services.

 

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