Comments on: Hawaii Commits to 70% Renewable Energy by 2030

By: Hawaii Riding High On Big Waves Solar Power – EcoLocalizer

Hawaii Riding High On Big Waves Solar Power – EcoLocalizer — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:57:14 +0000

[...] epic surf and lush landscapes. What many people fail to realize is that the tiny little state of Hawaii is one of the national leaders in solar [...]

By: Smart Grid + Hawaii = Eco Paradise « Greenbeard

Smart Grid + Hawaii = Eco Paradise « Greenbeard — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:17:50 +0000

[...] increased use of smart grids on the island. And if Hawaii expects to reach their target of 70% of their power needs met by renewable energy by 2030, they’ll definitely need to consider smart grid [...]

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:43:24 +0000

With all the wind we get here it’s amazing that it’s taken so long to get some wind power going.

By: Global Patriot

Global Patriot — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:50:03 +0000

The challenges are great, and in the past weak politicians would use that fact as a reason to do nothing, playing into the hand of those currently running the show. But we now see, at least in a few situations, a new sense of bravery, as leaders emerge who are willing to try the “impossible”.

By: felton

felton — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:39:51 +0000

If you have ever been to Hawaii you know that it is a green land full of energy that does not need to be polluted and the state moving in this direction is great. I read on http://www.poweredgenerators.com/wind-power-generators.html that Maui has wind turbines on the hills near the west side of the island that generate lots of energy but are not eyesores. More states need to take this effort.

By: Tom Schueneman

Tom Schueneman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:17:18 +0000

Kate – thanks for the comment. Hopefully the progress made in Hawaii will actually serve as a model for other states to follow.

Hawaii may not have any fossil fuel sources, but there is plenty of wind and sun!

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:42:27 +0000

This is great news! I am so happy to hear about this initiative by Hawaii!

It is so smart because it not only will decrease Hawaii’s reliance on fossil fuels, it will also decrease pollution for the beautiful state that has an economy based on tourism…How many people want to vacation in a place with air pollution? Not me…

I hope other states follow Hawaii’s lead!

Thank you for the great post!