The EPA rejected Hawaii’s plan to shut down aging power plants on Maui and Hawaii Island, forcing Hawaiian Electric to keep the Kahului generating station and others running longer than planned.
- The Kahului generating station will continue operating beyond its planned retirement date due to grid reliability concerns.
- Hawaiian Electric says delays in renewable energy projects have complicated the timeline for shutting down older plants.
- Environmental groups worry the decision will affect air quality near Haleakalā National Park.
- The utility maintains it’s still committed to transitioning to cleaner energy sources but needs flexibility on timing.
Source: Hawaii News Now
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