Latest News
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From U.S. Energy Department – New SunShot Initiative
Unleashing Rooftop Solar Energy through More Efficient Government From Energy.gov website Submitted by Ramamoorthy Ramesh on June 1, 2011 – 11:45am http://blog.energy.gov/blog/2011/06/01/unleashing-rooftop-solar-energy-through-more-efficient-government Across the country, the race is on to drive down the cost of solar energy. And a new challenge through the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative could help slash the costs even
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UH Manoa: ” students, staff, and faculty would, if they felt safer, commute to campus by bicycle”
Campus supports alternative transportation options University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Original Post by: Ann Sakuma Asst to the VC for Admin, Fin & Oper, Chancellor’s Office Posted: May. 27, 2011 In light of recent and upcoming improvements and resurfacing of surrounding streets, the University of Hawaii at Manoa has shared the following statement today with
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How should this Environmental Caucus blog the use?
I have used this blog to share information and opinions that came to me from a variety of sources. I have not always been careful to indicate when the post represented an official position of the caucus and when the post was simply the opinion of the source and was posted to stimulate discussion. In
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Community based management threatened again.
this was sent to me by Michelle Matson. Sorry to find out about this so late. Community based management is the heart of traditional Aha Moku as it was conceived and practiced by the first Hawaiians. It is also how we keep our leaders honest. The Hawaii Community Development Authority has been deeply involved in
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One day to make a difference
The Legislature is scheduled to end Tuesday, May 5th. Senators and Representative vote on the final version of remaining bills – meaning – both chambers must give each bill a yes vote or it dies. (Links are below) If you want a bill to die, contact the legislators, give them your name and simply ask
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Movie Event & General Meeting to follow
Join the Environmental Caucus in BRINGING CONSERVATION AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY to HAWAII General Membership Meeting and Special Presentation Wind Fall Out by Director Mike Walters Informative and moving film about Lanai Residents and the proposed “Wind Project” OPEN to the PUBLIC 5:30 pm Democratic Headquarters TONIGHT, APRIL 20, 2011 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Headquarters
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Event Announcement
We just wanted to pass on the news: Blue Planet Foundation is holding a rally to promote House Bill 1520 SD2. This measure requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider implementing on-bill financing. If passed and acted upon by the Public Utilities Commission, this bill would allow residents to pay off clean energy purchases —
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Please Call your Representative
Regarding HB 1019 Authorizes the revision of allocation from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax. Extends the existence of the Climate Change Task Force until 6/30/13. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2) The House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). Please take the time to call your Representative Monday Morning and ask him/her to allow this measure
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Celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Caucus…
Our Caucus would love you to spend Earth Day with us by taking part in An Educational Field Trip A Day in the Life of Hawaii’s Agricultural Inspectors * View the Hawaiian invasive species problem first hand. * Learn exactly how our critical tax dollars are spent to keep Hawai’i free from the invasive pests
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Surviving Bills – Resolutions needed.
The legislature is winding down. Bills are either in conference or ready for a floor vote. The following conservation bills where in conference as of Friday, 4/9/11, You cannot testify. You can listen and you can talk to committee members when you can catch them at a free time. SB120 SD 1 – The Legacy