AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHawaiian Electric Deal: A federal judge gave final approval to a $100M settlement tied to claims the company failed to prepare for the 2023 Maui wildfire, keeping pressure on utility risk management. Solar Policy Watch: Hawaii is among states moving toward legal “plug-in” balcony solar, while other places warn incentives and rebate rules can change fast—important for local homeowners weighing rooftop upgrades. Energy & Grid Tech: Chinese firm JA Solar says a new HyperGen BC cell hit 28.2% efficiency, a sign next-gen solar could get stronger and cheaper. Local Agriculture: UH Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture is urging growers and residents to complete a survey to sharpen invasive fruit fly management, targeting a pest blamed for major food-security and economic losses. Conservation & Land Use: Nēnē are rebounding on Molokaʻi with a conservation partnership that’s pushed the local population to nearly 60 birds. Labor History: Filipino lawyers are seeking to overturn Pablo Manlapit’s conviction, spotlighting his early Hawaii organizing for equal pay and an eight-hour day.
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