Events
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The Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative is supported by the working groups, the state of Hawai‘i, and the U.S. Department of Energy. This page describes the official events that support this initiative. Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
Renewable Energy World Conference and Expo 
February 23–25, 2010
Austin Event Center
Austin, TX
The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo is renewable energy's leading conference. The conference will feature insightful discussions and presentations during technical sessions related to technology, markets, business strategies, and policy covering the wind, solar, biomass, hydropower, geothermal, ocean/tidal/wave, biopower, biofuels, and hydrogen and energy sectors. The Hawai'i State Energy Office will be exhibiting as Hawai‘i Sustainable Energy, showcasing the Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative. Visit us at booth 219.
Hawaii Buildings, Facilities & Property Management Expo
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Pikake Room
777 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96814
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
ACHIEVING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FOR HAWAI‘I
Where Are We Now and Where Must We Go?
Panelists:
Theodore (Ted) A. Peck, Administrator, Strategic Industries Division
Dept. of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, State of Hawai'i
Michael Chang, Hawaii Energy Efficiency Program
Remember how oil at $150 a barrel impacted our energy bills two years ago? Well, it could happen again, and Hawai‘i's massive dependence on imported petroleum makes our economy, our security, and our way of life seriously vulnerable to both rising oil prices and shortages. The objective of the Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative is to meet 70% of Hawai‘i's energy needs with clean energy by 2030. It can be done, but it will require the cooperation of commercial and residential building owners, managers, tenants, and AOAOs. Find out what you and your facility can do NOW to make the difference while saving money.
35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
June 20–June 25, 2010
Hawaiian Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Set against the backdrop of tremendous progress in Hawaiian renewable energy initiatives and the beautiful location of Waikiki, the premier photovoltaic (PV) technical conference will cover all aspects of PV technology, from basic material science to installed system performance, and will feature an industrial exhibition that will bring PV specialists together with the PV industry. The technical sessions are organized into 10 major areas, including two that are new this year: Organic Photovoltaics and Advances in Characterization of Photovoltaics.
Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts summarizing original research on all aspects of photovoltaics. To have your paper considered for presentation at the 35th PVSC, please submit a 3-page evaluation abstract and a short abstract no more than 300 words in length for display on the PVSC Web site by February 15, 2010, 12:00 midnight Pacific Standard Time (UTC - 8 hours). The preferred way to submit your abstract is via the PVSC Web site. If you are unable to submit your abstract or manuscript electronically, please contact Brent Nelson as soon as possible for instructions.
Past Events
Green Building Retrofitting: Considerations for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings
January 22, 2010
8:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Ala Moana Hotel
410 Atkinson Drive
Honolulu, HI 96814
This informative one-day seminar will offer practical advice on cost benefits of green building retrofitting, renewable energy opportunities and incentives in Hawai‘i, green landscaping and irrigation methodologies, and much more. Representing the Hawai‘i State Energy Office will be keynote speakers Gail Suzuki-Jones and Dean Masai. Suzuki-Jones, an energy analyst and LEED-accredited professional, will speak on the Hawaii Green Business Program. Masai, an energy analyst, will speak on state and federal incentives.
This seminar is also an accredited program meeting the continuing education requirements for Hawai‘i architects and professional engineers. For more information on continuing education credits, registration, registration fee, and seminar details, download the flier (PDF 457 KB).
2010 Hawaiian Business Conference and Economic Expo
January 11–13, 2010
Hawaii Convention Center
1801 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
This three-day conference aims to effectively create solid foundations for economic sustainability by engaging both the Hawaiian and the broader business communities. A long-term strategic plan must be sought in order to create opportunities for future generations of Hawai‘i to become self-sufficient as they seek self-determination. Representing the Hawai‘i State Energy Office will be keynote speakers Maria Tome and Howard Wiig to discuss the Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative, which supports sustainable economic development. Maria Tome, an alternative energy engineer, will be discussing the state's renewable energy agenda. Howard Wiig, an energy analyst, will be discussing energy efficiency improvements through building codes and standards. For more information on the conference, visit the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
American Institute of Architects Breakfast Program: Shifting Energy Codes: A New Ballgame
January 14, 2010
8:00–9:30 a.m.
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honolulu
119 Merchant Street, Ste. 402
Honolulu, HI 96813
Howard Wiig, energy analyst with the State of Hawai‘i Energy Office, will present on the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) codes, energy savings, proposed IECC amendments, and much more. This breakfast program is free for AIA Honolulu members; there is a $25 fee for nonmembers.
Governor Dedicates Solar Farm on Big Island
December 10, 2009
Governor Linda Lingle and Ted Peck, energy administrator, DBEDT State Energy Office, attended the dedication of a new solar farm by Sopogy called Holaniku at Keahole Point. Holaniku is the first Micro Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) farm in the world. The facility will produce enough clean solar energy to power more than 250 homes, reduce the need to import over 2,000 barrels of oil annually, and reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 6,000 tons over 30 years.
Taiwan-U.S. Green Energy and Technology Delegation Meeting
December 5, 2009
Lt. Gov. James R. "Duke" Aiona Jr. and Energy Administrator Ted Peck of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism's (DBEDT's) State Energy Office welcomed Hwang Jung-Chiou, vice minister, Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs, and delegates from the Taiwan-U.S. Green Energy & Technology to Hawai‘i for an energy meeting. DBEDT's State Energy Office and the Taipei Economic Cultural Office organized the meeting to provide more than 15 Hawai‘i energy organizations and companies the opportunity to discuss partnering and investment opportunities related to solar, photovoltaics and electric vehicles. Read more (PDF 77 KB).
Hawai‘i Home Energy Makeover
December 2, 2009
9 p.m., KBMB 9
An encore of Blue Planet Foundation's television special Hawaii Home Energy Makeover aired at 9 p.m. on KGMB. The one-hour presentation followed the transformation of two families' homes as they were transformed by energy-efficient technology. The special explained a range of energy efficiency upgrades, from simple "cool roof" improvements to the latest photovoltaic systems, that homeowners can make to save substantially on their energy bills while also reducing their carbon footprint. After the special aired, short "webisodes" highlighting energy efficiency changes were made available on Blue Planet's Web site.
Rebuild Hawai‘i Consortium
December 2, 2009
7:30 a.m.–noon
Hawai‘i Convention Center, Emalani Room (320)
1801 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
The Rebuild Hawai‘i Consortium's quarterly meeting featured presentations on carbon offsets, energy performance contracting project lessons learned, financing of efficient buildings, renewable energy project case studies, and Hawai‘ energy efficiency programs and incentives. In addition, the meeting included a State Energy Program update. For additional information, download the agenda (PDF 39 KB).
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Workshops
November 3–November 24, 2009
The Hawai‘i Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Task Force held public workshops throughout Hawai‘i to review work plans it is considering for recommendation to the state legislature at the end of the year. Review the draft work plans and learn about workshop dates and locations.
