Kaheawa Wind is owned 51% by First Wind Partners, based out of Newton, MA and 49% by Makani Nui Associates, a Maui-based company.

Construction management for the project is lead by First Hawaii Wind Construction. Major contractors are:

• M.A. Mortenson (Balance of Plant Contractor) www.mortenson.com
• ABB (Electrical Contractor) ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 103,000 people. www.abb.com  
• General Electric, Energy Division (Turbine Supply) GE is one of the world's leading wind turbine suppliers. With over 7,000 worldwide wind turbine installations comprising more than 5,600 MW of capacity, our knowledge and expertise spans more than two decades. We currently design and produce wind turbines ranging from 1.5 to 3.6 megawatts. We also manufacture advanced wind turbine blades to assure the highest quality, advanced designs and quick on-time delivery. www.gepower.com

First Wind believes in the importance of providing economic as well as environmental benefits to the communities in which its wind energy projects are located. As part of this philosophy, First Wind and its partners are committed to utilizing local subcontractors from Maui and the State of Hawaii whenever possible to create local employment opportunities.