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UH and Hawaiian Electric Companies’ green tariff to benefit campuses and community

November 21, 2017

The innovative renewable energy initiative will help the university achieve its net-zero energy goal and bring more cost-effective, renewable energy resources to the state.

Solar powered plane documentary debuts at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival

October 30, 2017

Point of No Return follows the journey of the Solar Impulse 2 team as they attempt the first solar powered flight around the world.

UH Hilo researchers designing sustainable wastewater systems for local industries

October 17, 2017

UH Hilo Hilo Professor Shihwu Sung is committed to doing his part to help Hawaiʻi Island industries utilize more renewable and sustainable energy sources.

Math forum takes on climate change and renewable energy

October 16, 2017

Mathematicians from around the world will discuss the role that mathematics-for-industry can play in harnessing and enhancing clean energy opportunities and strategies at The Forum Math-for-Industry.

Proposed system could provide fresh water and reduce energy costs worldwide

May 23, 2017

Researchers say clean drinking water and energy cost savings might be achieved by co-locating hydro energy storage systems with reverse osmosis desalination plants.

UH ʻohana invited to UH Day @ Solar Impulse

March 11, 2016

University of Hawaiʻi faculty, staff and students and their family are invited to a private visit with the record-setting Solar Impulse 2 aircraft.

Bioenergy on Hawaiʻi Island has great potential, says Hilo professor

December 2, 2015

Applied engineering professor Shihwu Sung sees great potential for cattle waste based biorefineries as a sustainable energy source.

Community feedback sought on proposed merger between HEI and NextEra

September 14, 2015

The UH Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law is reaching out for community feedback on the proposed merger between Hawaiian Electric Industries and NextEra.

Researcher’s work in bioplastics leads to $1.4 million contract

September 10, 2015

Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute researcher Jian Yu focuses on new technologies to produce bioplastics from inexpensive feedstocks.

Energy sector leaders help UH accelerate energy efficiency projects

August 12, 2015

Leaders from Hawaiʻi’s Energy Sector meet to help develop strategy to reduce energy usage across the UH system.