Kauai Energy Presentation sponsored by Maui County

Join the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui (SLIM) and Maui County for a presentation luncheon on Kauai’s Energy Plan, Holo Holo Vision 2020, at UH Maui College.

The luncheon will take place Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 11:30-1:00PM in the Multi-Purpose Room, Pilina Building, Maui College.

What is an energy cooperative and how does it work? What is Kauai County doing to meet their energy sustainability goals? Ben Sullivan, Energy Coordinator for Kauai County, will be discussing the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) and Kaua’i’s current Energy Sustainability Plan. Mr. Sullivan will review the KIUC renewable history, discuss how an energy COOP works, KIUC’s current solar, smart grid, hydro, biomass, and wind projects, as well as the current challenges and opportunities. He will introduce Kaua’i’s current initiative, Holo Holo 2020, and other initiatives, including performance contracting, EV’s, PV, Kaua’i bus, and other renewable energy projects. His presentation will conclude with how Kaua’i relates to Maui and the rest of the State of Hawaii.

Lunch will be available for $5 from the Maui Culinary Academy and includes a variety of sandwiches, chips, and cookies. Please RSVP to Dena Sato (Dena.Sato@co.maui.hi.us).

This event is sponsored by the Maui County and the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui.