Hawaiʻi Public Radio – HECO selects developer for Maui biofuel project near landfill

Hawaiian Electric is moving ahead with plans to add more firm renewable power to Maui’s energy grid.

The utility chose Ameresco Inc. to develop a biofuel-powered generator. The facility would be built on HECO property at Waena, across from the Central Maui Landfill.

The project is part of HECO’s push to diversify its energy portfolio with more firm power.

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