AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy: Puna Geothermal Venture plans to drill two wells and restore two damaged in the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, with future output projected to reach 60 megawatts. Hawaiian Electric is also seeking approval for a 20-MW Maui solar farm. Coastal Infrastructure: A $23 million pilot reef is being installed off Kalaeloa. Its 60 concrete structures are designed to reduce wave damage while supporting coral and fish. Healthcare Services: A new virtual intensive outpatient program brings mental health and substance-use treatment to residents statewide, addressing shortages of psychiatrists on neighbor islands. Housing: State senators plan a November review of the kauhale housing program after an audit questioned more than $13.7 million in spending; lawmakers say they want tighter oversight without halting construction. Island Logistics: USPS now estimates Ground Advantage shipments to and from Hawaiʻi may take 10 days or more, a change with potential costs for local businesses.
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