Generating a sustainable energy future
A photovoltaic battery system at the University of Hawaiʻi Marine Center has been proving its value by keeping the power on while reducing the electricity bill.
More rooftop PV on Molokaʻi is focus of UH collaboration
Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute Director Rick Rocheleau said the island is a perfect location to demonstrate advanced solutions for reliable operations of power grids.
UH renews focus on sustainability and resilience initiative
A five-minute video, features faculty and administrators involved in different and diverse facets of sustainability and resilience research, curriculum, operations and community engagement, and deep cultural connections.
Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute receives $1.3M to advance wave energy
During the three-year innovative project, the team of researchers and engineers will develop a wave-energy converter concept culminating in a set of tests in a sophisticated mainland wave tank.
Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute partners with Department of Education for classroom thermal comfort
HNEI Director Rick Rocheleau says website access to classroom conditions helps to further understand the linkage between environment and building performance.
Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute researcher appointed to Public Utilities Commission
Griffin was previously chief of policy and research at PUC, leading staff and consultant teams in analyzing state energy policy decisions, including long-term power supply planning.
First net-zero buildings open at UH Mānoa
These net-zero structures will provide valuable data on the effects of energy usage and building design on energy demand.
America’s first wave-produced power goes online in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute is providing environmental monitoring, independent wave energy conversion device power performance and durability analysis and critical marine logistical support.
Strengthening culture of safety a priority at UH Mānoa
The Hawaiʻi Occupational Safety and Health office released the results of its investigation into the March 16 accident at a UH Mānoa research laboratory.
Independent investigation of lab accident complete
The UC Center for Laboratory Safety identified the likely physical cause to be an electrostatic charge and provided recommendations on improving laboratory safety practices.
