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KAHULUI--Community members are invited to let their ideas be heard concerning Maui's energy future! Important community meeting "Talk Story on Maui's Energy Future" on May 22nd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This pivotal event, organized by the Teran James Young Foundation, in partnership with the Maui Community Energy Alliance, will engage Maui residents in a crucial dialogue concerning the island's energy landscape and its future direction. This event will be held at the Cameron Center auditorium located at 95 Mahalani St, Wailuku. The intention for this meeting is to be a catalyst for change in Maui's energy sector.
Attendees will be encouraged to share their voices and ideas on shaping Maui's energy future, highlighting the significance of community involvement in decision-making processes.
The central theme of the meeting revolves around the pressing need for a safe, resilient power supply and distribution system. The panel will include Shan Chan Hodges (Co-Organizer at Maui ESG), Ian Chan Hodges (President at Ingenuity Underwriters Ltd), Jenny Potter (Former PUC Commissioner) and Rob Weltman of the Maui Sierra Club. Also in attendance will be Henry Curtis, Executive Director of Life of the Land on Oahu, and Leilani Chow of Sustainable Molokai, who also headed the development of the community-based Molokai Community Energy Resilience Action Plan
Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the importance of taking control of Maui's power system, ensuring safety, reliability, and protection against outages, fires, and storms. Discussions will also explore the potential benefits of implementing microgrids as a means of enhancing local resilience.The meeting will shed light on the potential consequences of rising power rates.
"I hope the room is big enough because this is a very important topic for Maui's economic and energy future," shares Genesis Young MD, Executive Director of the Teran James Young Foundation.
By attending, individuals can contribute to the discussion on building a more sustainable, equitable, and community-driven energy future for Maui.
This event will be held at the Cameron Center auditorium located at 95 Mahalani St, Wailuku. Registration is requested but not required, RSVP (808)866-0833 or email info@teranjy.org to confirm your attendance.
Maui Community Energy Alliance is a collective of experienced energy experts on a mission to create an energy system on Maui that is safe, renewable, resilient, low maintenance, environmentally friendly, and cost effective.
The Teran James Young Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based on Maui with a mission for peace and sustainability in the world and the Maui community. We are dedicated to fostering initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, community empowerment, and social justice. Through events like "Talk Story on Maui's Energy Future," we strive to engage the community in critical discussions and actions towards a more sustainable and equitable future for Maui and beyond.