Island Energy Inquiry

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Hawaii Energy

We recently learned how 30% of the 70% Clean Energy by 2030 goal is increasing efficiency. Here is the entity that is taking the lead to help Hawaii achieve that goal.

http://www.hawaiienergy.com/

Friday, October 8, 2010

Online Mapping & GIS Resources on Energy

• National Renewable Energy Lab(NREL) Map Search:
Dynamic Maps, GIS Data, & Analysis Tools
http://www.nrel.gov/gis/
• International UNEP GRID
http://maps.grida.no/
• ESRI: Map Museum
http://www.esri.com/mapmuseum/index.html
• ESRI: GIS for Renewable Energy Best Practices – An Article
http://www.esri.com/library/bestpractices/renewable-energy.pdf

IEI Kits Provide Hard Copies of Maps!

Here are the Online Sources and Versions for the Maps Provided in Island Energy Inquiry Kits:

Solar Energy Maps of Hawaii
http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/energy/publications/solardata/
Wind Energy Map of Hawaii
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/maps_template.asp?stateab=hi
Energy Potential for Hawaii
http://www.eia.doe.gov/state/state_energy_profiles.cfm?sid=HI

10/10/10 - International Event with 350.org

Participate in an event on Your Island to Be a Part of A Solution to Climate Change!

10/10/10 - This is the signature annual event for 350.org, an organization trying make a difference in reducing C02 levels in our atmosphere NOW!

Search for an event near you!

350.org
http://www.350.org/en

Blue Planet - CFL Exchange Programs & Much More!

The Blue Planet Foundation
http://blueplanetfoundation.org/index.php

Molokai Residents Exchanged Incandescent Bulbs for CFLs over a two month period! Over 30,000 CFLs are now lighting up homes and businesses in a more efficient way on island!

Lokelani Intermediate School is leading an exchange program on Maui! Help them out and save energy by exchanging your bulbs for new CFLs!