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Blue Planet Foundation CEO Jeff Mikulina will join national business and government leaders at 2013 Clinton Global Initiative meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2013
CONTACT: Catharine Lo, 808-782-3733
ANNUAL GATHERING AIMS TO ACCELERATE U.S. ECONOMIC RECOVERY
HONOLULU—Blue Planet Foundation CEO Jeff Mikulina will participate in the 2013 meeting of Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) June 13-14 in Chicago. The annual gathering, hosted by President Bill Clinton, Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Clinton Foundation Board Member Chelsea Clinton, convenes top CEOs, government officials, and NGO leaders to work on solutions to boost the U.S. economy. State Energy Administrator Mark Glick was also invited to attend from Hawaii.
Public Utilities Commission sends strong signal to Hawaiian Electric: More renewables, less waste, lower rates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2013
CONTACT: Jeff Mikulina, 808-226-4987
STATE COMMISSION REDUCES UTILITY PROFIT FOR WASTING CLEAN ENERGY
HONOLULU—In a stern decision on May 31, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) sent a clear message to Maui Electric Company (MECO) to change their operations to accept more renewable energy, reduce costs, and retire fossil fuel generating units. Concluding a nearly two-year rate-setting process, the PUC’s decision revised downward a prior agreed-upon allowable profit from 10% to 9%. As a result, Maui ratepayers will be refunded $8.1 million. Among the reasons for the reduction, the order cited wasted renewable energy, operating inefficiencies, and delays in shutting down fossil fuel power plants.
The Cycle 100 Challenge puts cyclists' pedals to the mettle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2013
CONTACT: Catharine Lo, 808-782-3733
MAY IS OAHU BIKE MONTH
HONOLULU—The Blue Planet Foundation is proud to be a sponsor of Oahu Bike Month, May 2013, organized by the Hawaii Bicycling League. Featured among this year's events is the Cycle 100 Challenge—part of the National Bike Challenge—which challenges Hawaii residents to bike 100 miles or more during the month of May. Participants can log their miles manually online or use a free app for a smartphone or other GPS-enabled device. Riders can enter as individuals or as teams. The Cycle 100 website keeps a running tally of the number of total miles traveled, calories burned, CO2 emissions displaced, and dollars in fuel saved.
Senate Bill 120 Could Significantly Reshape How 100-Year-Old Public Utilities Commission Regulates Electric Utility
For Immediate Release
April 18, 2013
CONTACT: Jeff Mikulina, 808-226-4987
Bill to help align utility profits with clean energy growth and lower rates clears legislature
HONOLULU—The Blue Planet Foundation applauds the Hawaii State Legislature for advancing legislation that equips the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with new financial regulatory tools to drive clean energy infrastructure investment and reduce long-term rates. Senate Bill 120, drafted by Senator Roz Baker (D - South and West Maui), directs the PUC to consider a variety of financial incentive mechanisms that help align clean energy, ratepayer, and shareholder interests.
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