Download the IEI flyer for more information.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Island Energy Inquiry Professional Development Course for Maui County Teachers Grades 5-12
Download the IEI flyer for more information.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Island Energy Inquiry Lending Library Fall 2011
To sign up for a kit, please complete the following survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8NPKXMS
Participants need to have an IEI-LL Participant Agreement on file, abide by the program's policies and procedures, and have a google or gmail account to access online shared forms.
If you have already implemented the IEI-LL tools in your classroom, please share your IEI-LL experiences and ideas here! Mahalo!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Maui Smart Grid Project
Resource from: http://www.mauismartgrid.com/
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
"Clean Energy: Picking up the Pace in 2011"
"Clean Energy: Picking up the Pace in 2011". Powerlines. Summer 2011.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Appropedia: The Sustainability Wiki
Appropriate technology (AT) is technology that is designed with special consideration to the context of its use - including environmental, ethical, cultural, social, political, and economical aspects of the community it is intended for. With these goals in mind, AT proponents claim their methods require fewer resources, are easier to maintain, and have less of an impact on the environment compared to techniques from mainstream technology, which they contend is wasteful and environmentally polluting.The term is usually used to describe simple technologies proponents consider suitable for use in developing nations or less developed rural areas of industrialized nations. This form of "appropriate technology" usually prefers labor-intensive solutions over capital-intensive ones, although labor-saving devices are also used where this does not mean high capital or maintenance cost. In practice, appropriate technology is often something described as using the simplest level of technology that can effectively achieve the intended purpose in a particular location. In industrialized nations, the term appropriate technology takes a different meaning, often referring to engineering that takes special consideration of its social and environmental ramifications.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Haleakala Solar is installing what will be the largest commercial PV power generation system in Maui County
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Another Successful Summer Camp
Friday, July 22, 2011
Punahou Summer Lab School
Next year, the Lab School will continue this practice with more sustainability issues. If anyone is interested, please contact Punahou School.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Island Energy Inquiry Leadership Seminar
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Island Energy Kit Materials - Where to Buy
Here is a list of vendors with contact info and links to their websites.
IEI Vendor List
Friday, June 3, 2011
Hawaii Energy, Toshiba Lighting the Future for Small Business and Non Profits
“Hawaii Energy is investing in small business and nonprofit energy efficiency with our Lighting the Future offering” said Ray Starling, Hawaii Energy program manager. “This is an exciting opportunity for participants to realize energy savings by making a change to energy efficient LED lighting. We encourage all who qualify to apply!”
Hawaii Energy hopes Lighting the Future will encourage energy conservation and efficiency measures throughout the small business and nonprofit communities. The offering is aimed at providing small businesses and nonprofits exposure to energy-saving LED lighting technology. This offer will be available while supplies last.
Interested small businesses and nonprofits are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Through a competitive bidding process, Hawaii Energy selected Toshiba as its partner in providing this offering to qualifying Hawai’i applicants. In its bid, Toshiba provided competitive pricing and a “buy one, get one free” promotional opportunity.
Participants must agree to install the LED lamps prior to June 30, 2011.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify your organization will be a:
1. Small business on an electric utility rate schedule that begins with the letter “G”, for General Service.
2. Nonprofit organization classified as a 501(c) on an electric utility rate schedule that begins with “G” or “J”.
3. For small businesses and nonprofits that do not pay for electricity directly, please call 521-2189 for more information on qualifications and how to apply.
4. Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai or Oahu commercial electric utility customers.
To find your electric rate schedule look at your electric utility bill or contact Hawaii Energy.
Application Process:
Download the application online at www.hawaiienergy.com.
1. The form must be filled out accurately prior to submission.
2. After submission, applicants will receive a letter of confirmation or contact from a Hawaii Energy representative.
3. Qualifying applicants will receive directions to pick-up locations, many located throughout the state.
Please see Lighting the Future flyer for additional information and FAQs.
For more information, please visit http://www.hawaiienergy.com/.
Hawaii Energy, a ratepayer-funded conservation and efficiency program administered by SAIC under contract with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, serves the islands of Hawaii, Lanai, Molokai, and Oahu.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Energy Kit Materials - Where to Order...! What to Buy...!
Good luck!
Shannon
Basic Turbine Plus* - Windmill (*A newer model of the PVC Wind turbine we used to order)
http://www.kidwind.org/xcart/product.php?productid=38
$13 each; $55 5-pack; $115 10-pack
http://www.kidwind.org/xcart/product.php?productid=56
$50.00 each
http://www.kidwind.org/xcart/product.php?productid=109
Extra Blade Materials*:
Balsa Wood Blades
100 Balsa Sheets for $80.00
http://www.kidwind.org/xcart/product.php?productid=23
100 Sheets for $60.00
http://www.kidwind.org/xcart/product.php?productid=29
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Diana Warren on Bytemarks Cafe Wed. 5/11!
Hosts Burt Lum and Ryan Ozawa will talk to Diana about the Clean Energy iPad App and Island Energy Inquiry teaching in the State of Hawaii. Farrington High School teacher, Diana Tom-Ogata, will also appear!
SPECIAL OFFER: The Clean Energy iPad App will be available for download FREE! all day Wednesday 5/10 and Thursday 5/11 in honor of this exciting event.
Go to: iTunes: http://bit.ly/CleanEnergyHawaii
Podcasts available at http://www.bytemarkscafe.org/
Friday, May 6, 2011
Island Energy Inquiry Leadership Seminar
FACE to FACE: Monday 6/6/11 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
MEDB, 1305 North Holopono Street, Suite 5 Kihei, HI 96753
*Travel Stipends Available
Deadline - May 15, 2011
For more information contact Diana Papini Warren at diana@medb.org or 808-270-6804
Monday, April 25, 2011
Clean Energy iPad App Available Now - Only $1.99!
Download at iTunes: http://bit.ly/CleanEnergyHawaii
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Get the Hawaii Clean Energy Hawaii STEM iPad App Now!
Get the Hawaii Clean Energy
Hawaii STEM iPad App Now!
In Celebration of EARTH DAY and in honor of teachers, students and parents worldwide, download the Clean Energy Hawaii STEM iPad App from iTunes on April 22nd!
Press Release: http://prmac.com/release-id-22257.htm
You Tube: http://bit.ly/CleanEnergyHawaiiVideo
iTunes: http://bit.ly/CleanEnergyHawaii
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Video Resources - Teaching Science as Inquiry, Energy, and more
Link to all videow directly at: http://www.vimeo.com/marinescience
Or by island:
Oahu: http://mse.seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/oahu-lectures
Hawai`i Island: http://mse.seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/hawaii-island-lectures
A good reason to recycle those energy saving Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs!
Unrecycled New Light Bulbs Release Mercury into the Environment http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lightbulb-mercury-20110407,0,3406825.storyThe nation’s accelerating shift from incandescent lighting to a new generation of energy-efcient bulbs is raising an environmental concern: the release of tons of mercury every year.The most popular new bulb–the compact fluorescent light bulb, or CFL–accounts for a quarter of new bulb sales. Each contains up to 5 milligrams of mercury, a potent neurotoxin that’s on the worst-offending list of environmental contaminants.Demand for CFL bulbs is growing as government mandates for energy-efficient lighting take effect, yet only about 2% of residential consumers and one-third of businesses recycle the new bulbs, according to the Assn. of Lighting and Mercury Recyclers. As a result, U.S. landfills are releasing more than 4 tons of mercury annually into the atmosphere and storm water runoff, according to a study in the Journal of the Air and Waste Management Assn.http://ow.ly/4w2dZ
Friday, March 18, 2011
"What if... Hawaii Ran Out of Gas?"
Showdown in Chinatown, a short film contest in Honolulu, chooses a sustainable energy theme for its monthly film challenge. Filmmakers have until March 18th to create films with the following elements: Powerless or empowered. What if…Hawaii ran out of gas? Line of dialogue: “Throw me the rope” Props: roller skates and a blender.
This month's contest is sponsored by Blue Planet Foundation.
Films will be shown Saturday, March 19th.
More info: http://showdowninchinatown.com/
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Clean Energy and GIS Meet!
http://earthsky.org/human-world/bill-meehan-on-using-gis-to-help-create-a-smart-grid-2
Monday, February 14, 2011
Upcoming Events
Registration avaiable at: http://www.womenintech.com/workshops.html
Space is Limited!
Oahu - Registration Closed
February 19 & 26, 2011
Kauai
March 14 & 15, 2011
Hawaii Island
March 18 & 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Jennifer Chirico will present her research on ‘Zero Waste’ and lead a discussion about its possibilities on Maui. The event will be held on January 18, 6pm to 7:30pm, at UH-Maui College, Pilina Building, in the Multi-Purpose Room. The event is free and the public is welcome.
Zero waste programs are the most cost effective ways that local communities can contribute to reducing climate change and the use of landfills, promote local sustainability, protect health, create green jobs, and maximize resources. Zero waste processes guide people in changing their practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles, and create a system where all discarded materials become resources.
Jennifer Chirico is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui at UH-Maui College. She is currently completing her PhD in Sustainability, holds a Masters in Environmental Health, and is certified in zero waste. She has been conducting sustainability research for 10 years and providing business consulting to businesses around the world for the last 15 years. For further information, call Melanie at 573-9260