On a clear, calm evening in early November, a group of about 70 mostly North Shore residents gathered in front of the Old Maui High School in Hamakuapoko to hear how a group of investors planned to transform the abandoned, eerily beautiful 23.5-acre property, the island of Maui, and the world. The for-profit organization TEACH … [Read more...] about An investment group wants to lease Old Maui High for $1/year. Northshore residents aren’t so sure
Rob Parsons
Now that the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii has taken place, what happens next?
"If all we do is host people from around the world and have a really great conference, then we have missed the opportunity.” So said Charles “Chipper” Wichman, addressing attendees of the Hawaii Conservation Conference at UH-Hilo in August of 2015. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), founded in 1948, has a mission to, “Influence, encourage and assist … [Read more...] about Now that the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii has taken place, what happens next?
Kiwanis Club of Kahului hosting Maui County Environmental Coordinator Rob Parsons
Maui County Environmental Coordinator–and longtime MauiTime contributor–Rob Parsons will speak at an upcoming Kiwanis Club of Kahului luncheon. Parsons has lived on Maui for 36 years and is now in his 10th–10th!–year as Environmental Coordinator. Governor David Ige also recently appointed him to the Hawaii Environmental Council. He'll speak on a range of environmental and … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club of Kahului hosting Maui County Environmental Coordinator Rob Parsons
County of Maui issues RFP for possible municipal electric utility
Looks like the County of Maui really is serious about possibly setting up a municipal electric utility–especially given the possible merger between Hawaiian Electric Industries and NextEra that’s pending before the state Public Utilities Commission. How that merger will affect Maui Electric Co. (MECO) is still a matter of conjecture. So on May 6, the Mayor’s Office of Economic … [Read more...] about County of Maui issues RFP for possible municipal electric utility
Talking story about sustainable energy with Maui consultant Doug McLeod
Doug McLeod spent four years as Maui County Energy Commissioner. He was a strong advocate on several key energy topics, and has brought critical analysis to many complex issues, including the proposed Oahu-Maui undersea cable. He also procured contracts for renewable energy installations at 23 County of Maui facilities, with cost-savings estimated at $10 million over the … [Read more...] about Talking story about sustainable energy with Maui consultant Doug McLeod