Kaheawa Wind Farm Secures 20-Year Extension With State Approval

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The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources has approved the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for Kaheawa Wind Power LLC, paving the way for the continued operation of Maui's first wind farm for another two decades. This decision underscores the state's commitment to renewable energy and offers long-term stability for a key player in Hawaiʻi's green energy sector.

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The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) has given the green light to Kaheawa Wind Power LLC, approving the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the wind farm's continued operations above Māʻalaea for the next 20 years. This decision, reported by Maui Now's recent update, marks a significant milestone for the state's renewable energy initiatives and injects a sense of certainty into Maui's energy landscape.

The Kaheawa Wind 1 project, Maui’s first wind farm, has been generating clean energy since 2006. The project delivers renewable power on Maui,

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