AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEV Charging Buildout: Hawaiʻi DOT dedicated a new $3.2M NEVI fast-charging hub at Kapalua Airport—four 150-kW chargers, open 24/7, with daytime rates lower when solar output is higher. Energy Policy Pressure: The Hawaiʻi Solar Energy Association is urging lawmakers to reconvene after SB 3125 would retroactively tighten rooftop solar tax credits, raising concerns about breaking faith with customers who already signed contracts. Local Traffic & Permits: Honolulu is reopening contraflow on the North Kalāheo Avenue Bridge starting Monday (daytime two-way, evening Kāneʻohe-bound only), while Hawaiʻi County’s Windward Planning Commission approved Falls on Fire to continue in Papaikou with conditions after years of disputes. Hurricane Readiness: State regulators reminded residents to review hurricane and flood coverage now as El Niño odds rise. Oil-Price Spillover: With U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks still shaky, gas prices remain volatile—UHERO warns higher energy costs are darkening Hawaiʻi’s near-term outlook for tourism and households. Fraud Watch: A Hawaii TV pioneer says a scam cost her nearly $60K, as fraud losses in the state jumped to about $80M last year. Weather: Rain-heavy conditions are expected across the islands through the weekend.
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