Can solar, wind, and storage provide all the electrical needs of the Hawai`i Islands? Imagine if all Hawaii electricity generators were intermittent solar and wind facilities. If the solar and wind systems were not producing electricity, then energy storage...
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Energy Transformation Must Involve Everyone
Hawaii`s renewable energy and decarbonization efforts need to involve all sectors of society. Currently, this requirement is not meeting this need. The hardest and most important issue is called energy equity by the Hawai`i Legislature and the Public Utilities...
Public Utilities Commission Imposed “Special Requirements” to Block Life of the Land`s Intervention
The Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO) filed an Integrated Grid Plan with the Public Utilities Commission. HECO followed up on this with an application seeking Commission approval to issue a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Grid-Scale Resources, Non-Wires...
We Need Your Continued Support
Life of the Land will celebrate its 55th anniversary in February. Mahalo for those who have supported our efforts. We need your continued support. Life of the Land is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible. Energy The Public Utilities...
LOL Challenges PUC`s Private Repository Docket System
LIFE OF THE LAND, by and through its attorney, Diego Rivera (Law Office of Diego A. Rivera, LLLC) filed a legal brief with the Public Utilities Commission on November 4, 2024. Hawaiian Electric Company requested that the Public Utilities Commission open a new...
Bringing Democracy to the Hawai`i Legislature
Life of the Land asserts that several reforms could be made to make the state legislature operate in a more democratic way. Committees The Legislature exempted itself from the sunshine law. We have witnessed the hearing notice being posted after the hearing is over....