Microgrids and Energy Resilience in Hawai'i's Climate Emergencies

Monday, January 22, 2024

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM HST

Location: Stingray, Third Floor

In this session, we'll explore how microgrids play a vital role in ensuring energy resilience in Hawai'i during climate emergencies. With a focus on commercial, residential, and off-grid microgrids we'll discuss microgrid design, benefits, and real-world applications through case studies in Hawai’i.

Moderator(s)

Melissa Miyashiro (she/her/hers)

Executive Director
Blue Planet Foundation
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Panelist(s)

Jared Leader

Senior Director, Resilience
Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Park City, Utah, United States
Ted Peck

President
Holu Hou Energy
Aiea, Hawaii, United States
Kirstin Punu (she/her/hers)

Senior Development Manager, Hawai'i Project Development
AES Hawai'i
Makawao, Hawaii, United States
Keith Yamanaka (he/him/his)

Energy Manager
U.S. Army Garrison Hawai'i (USAG-HI)
Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, United States