Hawaii environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Hawaii Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:22 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Brief%3A+Exploring+an+energy-efficient+tropical+paradise PNNL report finds Hawaii could reduce residential building energy costs by 21% March 07, 2017 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Charlotte+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environment ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Charlotte ranking 21st. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Charlotte achieved significant reduction... Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Washington%2C+DC+Tops+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environment WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year. For the 2nd year in a row, Washington, D.C. held its lead with 686 certified buildings. Los Angeles came in 2nd with 527 buildings followed by 3rd place San Francisco with 355 buildings. Atlanta and New York City round out the top five, each with in excess of 300 Energy Star... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Atlanta+Ranks+Fourth+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environmen ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Atlanta ranking fourth. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Atlanta achieved significant reductions in their en... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Miami+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environmen ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Miami ranking eighteenth. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Miami achieved significant reductions in their en... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/The+world%27s+newest+atom-smasher+achieves+its+%27first+turns%27 PNNL leads U.S. contribution to Belle II detector at Japan's new SuperKEKB accelerator March 01, 2016 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+Availability+of+%2426+Million+to+Clean+Up+Diesel+Engines+Nationwide $4.4 Million Accessible for Ariz., Calif., Hawaii, Nev., and the Pacific Islands SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. today announced the availability of $4.4 million in grant backing to establish clean diesel plans aimed at reducing emissions from the existing fleet of diesel engines in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands. Diesel-powered engines move approximately 90 percent of the nation's freight tonnag... Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/E.P.A.+awards+%24389%2C000+to+Gila+River+Indian+Community+for+cleaner+diesel+equipment SAN FRANCISCO-The E.P.A. provided $389,000 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act backing to the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona to replace 4 construction vehicles operating at Gila River Farms. E.P.A. announced the grant at a Clean Diesel Workshop with the GRIC in Phoenix, one of 3 Clean Diesel Workshops the E.P.A. is co-hosting throughout Arizona this week. "Replacing older, dirtier diesel equipment with clean diesel backhoes and other construction vehicles protects the h... Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Embry-Riddle+Aeronautical+and+the+University+of+Central+Florida+with+Grants+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded 2 universities in Florida with People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challenges," said Dr. Thomas A. Bu... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Georgia+Institute+of+Technology+in+Atlanta%2C+Ga.+with+Grant+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. with a People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challe... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Students+from+Mississippi+State+University+Among+38+Teams+to+Gain+E.P.A.+Grants+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded a grant to Mississippi State University (MSU) in Starkville, Miss., through the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. Nationally the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental an... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Students+from+the+University+of+North+Carolina+at+Chapel+Hill+Among+38+Teams+to+Gain+E.P.A.+Grants+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded a grant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) through the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. Nationally the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and p... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Auburn+University+with+Grants+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. with People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challenges," said Dr. Thom... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Grants+to+38+Student+Teams+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans Since 2004 the competition has funded in excess of 600 student team plans nationwide - some leading to start-up companies. WASHINGTON- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced 38 People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants to university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Obama+Administration+to+Partner+with+27+Communities+to+Boost+Neighborhood+Revitalization+through+Local+Food+Enterprises (02/02/16) Local Foods, Local Places Empowers Creative Economic Development in Rural and Urban Communities in 22 states SAN FRANCISCO - On behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined to declare 27 communities selected to participate in Tue, 02 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/U.S.+E.P.A.+Declares+In+excess+of+%24182+Million+for+Drinking+Water+and+Wastewater+Infrastructure+Plans+in+California Agency highlights Water Recycling Facility in the city of Carlsbad, doubling capacity to recycle all wastewater CARLSBAD-The E.P.A.'s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced in excess of $182 million in backing to California for investment in statewide enhancements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Blumenfeld was joined by the City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall for the announcement at a... Wed, 27 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Obama+Administration+to+Partner+with+27+Communities+to+Boost+Neighborhood+Revitalization+through+Local+Food+Enterprises+-+Local+Foods%2C+Local+Places+Empowers+Creative+Economic+Development+in+Rural+and+Urban+Communities+in+22+states WASHINGTON - Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined together to declare the selection of 27 communities in 22 states that will participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food. Developed as a partnership among the E.P.A., U.S.D.A., U.S... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/U.S.+E.P.A.+Approves+California%26%238217%3Bs+New+Trash+Control+Policy Innovative requirements will protect state's waterways SAN FRANCISCO -The E.P.A. recently approved the State Water Resources Control Board's new water quality requirements for trash in California's waters. The requirements are part of the state's new Trash Control Policy, designed to keep trash out of streams, lakes, bays, estuaries, coastal and ocean waters in California to protect people and the environment. Trash seriously degrades habitats for... Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+finds+Puna+Geothermal+Venture+violated+chemical+safety+rules (01/12/16) HONOLULU - The E.P.A. today announced a settlement with Puna Geothermal Venture for Clean Air Act chemical safety violations at its geothermal energy plant in the Puna area of the Island of Hawaii. After an E.P.A. inspection, the facility has now complied with the rules designed to minimize accidental chemical releases. The company has also agreed to pay a civil penalty of $76,500. "The goal of EPA's inspections is to protect the health and safety of the workers at the p... Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+Declares+%2419+Million+for+Drinking+Water+and+Wastewater+Infrastructure+Plans+in+Nevada SAN FRANCISCO -The E.P.A. announced in excess of $19 million in backing to Nevada for investments in statewide improvement in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Nevada's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) provides financing for municipal wastewater treatment projects, while the state's Drinking Water SRF provides financial assistance for drinking water infrastructure improvements. "This substantial investment at the fede... Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100