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07/27/2010 Press Statement: First Wind Confirms Receipt of DOE Loan Guarantee for Oahu-based Kahuku Wind Project
Project features unique battery energy storage system
07/26/2010 Press Release: First Wind Awards Three Scholarships to Hawaii Students
Lahaina students selected via First Wind Scholars program include Jing Hua as a recipient of a $5,000-a-year, four year scholarship and Wasseem Bel and Chelsea Gilchrist as recipients of a one-time scholarship of $3,000
07/13/2010 Press Release: First Wind Recognizes Maui Student as Recipient of the Company’s Lead Scholarship Program
Jing Hua, a recent graduate of Lahainaluna High School, will receive a $5,000 scholarship for up to four years through the First Wind Scholars program
07/13/2010 Press Release: First Wind Begins Construction of Oahu-based Kahuku Wind Project
Gov. Lingle, state and community leaders attend ceremony to break ground for a 30 MW project that will produce enough renewable energy to power up to 7,700 Oahu homes
05/13/2010 Press Release: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Approves Contract For Kahuku Wind Energy Project
03/31/2010 Press Release: First Wind Offers Scholarship Program
Applications for First Wind Scholars Program now being accepted in eligible Hawaii high schools for one-time scholarship of $3,000
03/26/2010 Launching the Blue Economy
03/05/2010 Press Release: First Wind Receives DOE Loan Guarantee to Finance Construction of Oahu-based Kahuku Wind Project
Once complete, the 30 MW wind energy project will produce clean, renewable energy for about 7,700 Oahu homes a year; Project will also feature battery storage technology
03/02/2010 Press Release: First Wind adds to Hawaii team
Kekoa Kaluhiwa joins First Wind; will lead external affairs efforts in Hawaii
12/18/2009 CNN's John King Visits Kaheawa Wind
Hawaii in early stages of energy revolution
07/27/2009 Press Release: First Wind Grows Hawaii Team
Kelly O’Brien joins as VP for Hawaii Development; Stephen Jiran named Hawaii Project Manager
07/21/2009 Press Release: First Wind Closes Two Financings Totaling $191 Million
Completes $115 million financing with Alberta Investment Management Corporation, $76 million financing with HSH Nordbank for Stetson project
04/30/2009 KGMB9-TV Story: Looking at Viable Energy Alternatives
03/17/2009 First Wind Press Release: Hawaiian Electric Company Agrees to Buy Energy from First Wind’s Molokai Wind Farms
03/17/2009 Press Release: Hawaii Governor Lingle Announces Agreement to Advance 'Big Wind' Projects
Lana`i and Moloka`i wind farms could provide power to O`ahu
03/05/2009 Maui News Article: Wind farm’s draft EIS open for public comment
05/01/2008 CEO Letter on Name Change to First Wind
05/01/2008 Press Release: UPC Wind Announces Name Change to First Wind
Same company, same ownership, same team, but with a new name that more accurately captures the company’s approach to developing, owning, and operating wind farms in key North American markets
04/01/2008 Press Release: UPC Wind Signs Agreement with Department of Energy to Establish National Wind Technology Center on Maui
01/22/2008 RenewableEnergyAccess.com Article on Kaheawa Wind Power
UPC Wind Releases Kaheawa Wind Data
01/20/2008 Maui News Article
Kaheawa wind turbines top expectations
01/17/2008 Press Release: UPC Wind Reports 2007 Generation and Environmental Efforts at Kaheawa Wind Power
In the first full calendar year of commercial operations, the Maui wind farm has generated substantial clean energy, exceeded production targets and restored surrounding habitat
04/24/2007 Pacific Business News Article
Maui Wind Farm Restores Plants
02/01/2007 North American Windpower Article [pdf/doc]
Kaheawa Drives First-Ever Conservation Plan
10/18/2006 Press Release: Kaheawa Wind Power Reports No Problems from Earthquake
07/23/2006 Press Release: Blessing Held at New KWP Office in Kulamalu Town Center
07/17/2006 Article on Kaheawa Wind Powering Up [pdf/doc]
Making It Official
07/14/2006 Press Release: Celebrating Clean Renewable Energy at Kaheawa Wind Power
07/03/2006 Press Release: Wind Farm Topic of Discussion at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise
06/27/2006 Press Release: D. Noelani Kalipi joins UPC Hawaii Wind as Director for Community and Government Relations
06/08/2006 Press Release: Kaheawa Wind Power now producing Renewable Energy for Maui
04/06/2006 Press Release: Pacific Century Fellows visit Kaheawa Wind Farm
04/05/2006 Press Release: Wind Farm Helps Keep Maui’s Air Clean and Energy Prices Stable
02/08/2006 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Press Release [pdf/doc]
Federal and State Governments Approve Conservation Plan For Maui Wind Farm
10/28/2005 Press Release: Kaheawa Wind Power Ground Breaking