Sugar ends its run on Kauai Nov 1, 2009
Kauai Island Utility Co-operative has agreed to buy the generated power. If PacWest can line up its $135 million financing, Kennett may consult for the company after he leaves Ganuary, he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kauai plan a boost for renewable power Oct 30, 2009
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative approved the NEM pilot project at a special board meeting Oct. 14 and yesterday submitted the plan to the PUC. It has the backing of the state consumer advocate, the Hawaii Renewable Energy Association and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association. KIUC officials said the pilot program would be used to gauge customer interest in net energy metering and analyze the financial impact on its customers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kauai power company pursues 'net energy metering' plan Oct 29, 2009
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative approved the NEM pilot project at a special board meeting Oct. 14 and yesterday submitted the plan to the PUC. The proposal has the backing of the state consumer advocate, the Hawaii Renewable Energy Association and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gay & Robinson workers, retirees gather to remember Oct 27, 2009
A recent agreement with Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is an important milestone toward that goal. Another key step to keep the project moving forward is the acquisition of land for sugarcane and biomass, he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Power restored after large outage on Kauai Sep 5, 2009
The outage began at about 3:20 after a generator at the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative went down, said Shelley Paik, KIUC spokeswoman. A backup unit was switched on, but it took about 15 minutes before it went on-line, she said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Will you be one of the 39 million Labor Day travelers? Sep 3, 2009
Airfare and hotel packages to locales outside of our region from Vancouver, British Columbia and Las Vegas, NV to Kauai Island, Hawaii have also been slashed. For more information on deals or ideas for Labor Day travels, check out or travel page. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
TOMORROW'S NEWS KIUC trend is towards reliability Aug 18, 2009
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Annual Membership Meeting was to update its members of the co-op s goals and achievements, and there was hardly a dull moment. KIUC President and CEO Randal Hee reminded the crowd that the co-op is celebrating six full years of existence. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kauai utility seeks 10.5% hike Jul 2, 2009
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative today filed a formal request for a 10. 5 percent rate hike with the state Public Utilities Commission. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Esaki resigns from KIUC board of directors May 29, 2009
Dennis Esaki submitted his resignation to the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Board of Directors, effective Sunday. Esaki was a founding KIUC board member and was elected to the board in 2003. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Island DIY: Kauai residents don't... Apr 11, 2009
(CNN) -- Their livelihood was being threatened, and they were tired of waiting for government help, so business owners and residents on Hawaii's Kauai island pulled together and completed a $4 million repair job to a state park -- for free. Volunteers bring in a heavy crane for work on a bridge to Polihale State Park on Kauai last month. (CNN -- Law)
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 8, 2009 (939) Apr 9, 2009
Born Aug. 11, 1952, in Waimea, he was a tour bus driver for Kauai Island Tours. He was preceded in death by mother Violet Wehina Niau. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kauai electric company says it plans to seek rate hike Mar 4, 2009
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative today filed a notice with the Public Utilities Commission saying it intends to seek a general rate increase this year. "A base rate increase may be needed at this time to provide KIUC with financial stability during these difficult times and to meet various challenges on the horizon," said Randy Hee, KIUC president and chief executive officer. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bus fares could see increase (11) Mar 1, 2009
While on this idea, Our county should publish "The official Kauai Island travel guide" that can also be sold online when purchasing bus passes that will also help generate money for Kauai County budget. This idea would also create increased rider ship, and generate revenues for the county to add more lines and stops, that will benefit local rider ship as well as allow our visitors the opportunity to intermingle with residents, and experience first hand, Kauais unique hospitality and sincere... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Private Kauai school will close in June Feb 28, 2009
lists four other private schools on Kauai Island School in Lihue, Kahili Adventist School in Lawai, Kauai Christian Academy in Kilauea, and St. Catherine School in Kapaa. It has been the pleasure of Kula s board, faculty and staff to provide a nurturing educational environment to the over 300 families who benefited from its presence, Philips said in a prepared statement. (Pacific Business News, HI)
