http://hdl.handle.net/10524/12268 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:27:32 GMT 2013-05-21T04:27:32Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33714 The Hawaii Integrated Energy Assessment (HIEA) is designed to aid decision makers in Hawaii as they plan the transition from nearly total dependence upon oil to a mix of renewable, indigenous energy resources during the next 25 years. Recognition that an integrated assessment of Hawaii's energy future would be useful during this transition grew out of discussions between the State of Hawaii Department of Planning and Economic Development (DPED) and the San Francisco Operations Office of the United States Department of Energy (DOE). Subsequently commissioned by DOE with funding from its Office of Solar Strategy, Analysis and Integration, and the Office of Resource Applications, with further assistance from the State of Hawaii, this study was undertaken as a collaborative effort by the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and DPED. This assessment is intended to be as realistic as possible in its analysis of the prospects for commercial evolution of the energy technologies that are appropriate for Hawaii and in its examination of the many-faceted implications of developing those technologies. As a result, the HIEA conclusions may be more restrained than those with a more optimistic range of opinions might expect. This report offers a series of views of possible future events. Like any other look into the future, it becomes more tenuous the farther it reaches. It is not intended as a definitive evaluation of the alternate energy technologies it considers nor as a precise forecast of things to come. The basic analytical models used in the assessment, however, will continue to be useful tools if updated data are introduced over the years. The transition to indigenous energy resources will call for a sequence of aggressive, informed decisions as the real future unfolds. It is hoped that the information presented in the seven volumes of the HIEA report will provide a sound basis for these decisions. The many experts from diverse fields and institutions who participated in these studies are acknowledged in the appropriate volumes. We commemorate here the late Dr. Eugene M. Grabbe, former Manager of the DPED's State Center for Science Policy and Technology Assessment, for his key role in initiating the project and guiding its earliest work. Mon, 01 Jun 1981 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33714 1981-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33713 The Hawaii Integrated Energy Assessment (HIEA) is designed to aid decision makers in Hawaii as they plan the transition from nearly total dependence upon oil to a mix of renewable, indigenous energy resources during the next 25 years. Recognition that an integrated assessment of Hawaii's energy future would be useful during this transition grew out of discussions between the State of Hawaii Department of Planning and Economic Development (DPED) and the San Francisco Operations Office of the United States Department of Energy (DOE). Subsequently commissioned by DOE with funding from its Office of Solar Strategy, Analysis and Integration, and the Office of Resource Applications, with further assistance from the State of Hawaii, this study was undertaken as a collaborative effort by the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and DPED. This assessment is intended to be as realistic as possible in its analysis of the prospects for commercial evolution of the energy technologies that are appropriate for Hawaii and in its examination of the many-faceted implications of developing those technologies. As a result, the HIEA conclusions may be more restrained than those with a more optimistic range of opinions might expect. This report offers a series of views of possible future events. Like any other look into the future, it becomes more tenuous the farther it reaches. It is not intended as a definitive evaluation of the alternate energy technologies it considers nor as a precise forecast of things to come. The basic analytical models used in the assessment, however, will continue to be useful tools if updated data are introduced over the years. The transition to indigenous energy resources will call for a sequence of aggressive, informed decisions as the real future unfolds. It is hoped that the information presented in the seven volumes of the HIEA report will provide a sound basis for these decisions. The many experts from diverse fields and institutions who participated in these studies are acknowledged in the appropriate volumes. We commemorate here the late Dr. Eugene M. Grabbe, former Manager of the DPED's State Center for Science Policy and Technology Assessment, for his key role in initiating the project and guiding its earliest work. Thu, 01 Jan 1981 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33713 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33712 As the most energy-vulnerable state in the nation, Hawaii depends on imported oil for over 90% of its energy. About half of that oil comes from Alaska and the other half from Asia/Pacific oil producing nations. Both oil production in Alaska and the export capacities of Asia/Pacific sources are projected to decline by roughly 50% by the year 2000. This will likely increase Hawaii's dependence on oil reserves of the politically unstable Middle East region. Environmental protection is also a major concern for Hawaii and its residents. Energy production from fossil fuels is the major source of local and global air pollutants, while petroleum shipping and handling pose risks to fragile marine habitats and coastal resort areas. An energy policy that internalizes the environmental and social costs of fossil fuels will place added value on energy efficiency and renewable energy, but could result in an increase in the market price of energy to consumers. Hawaii has a significant, and yet relatively untapped; renewable energy and energy-efficiency resource potential. Biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, and ocean resources can provide clean, stable sources of energy supply. The islands' energy savings potential is likely to allow utilities to defer the need to construct additional fossil fuel-fired power plants by reducing electricity demand through conservation and increased energy efficiency. Efficiency gains in the transportation sector are also possible. All of these considerations, coupled with the fact that Hawaii is no less dependent on imported oil today than it was during the first oil crisis of 1973-74, point to the need for the State's government to create a more effective energy policy development and planning process. Hawaii recognized that such a process would have to involve both the general public and the direct representation of Hawaii's "energy community." Sun, 01 Dec 1991 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33712 1991-12-01T00:00:00Z Energy Division, Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, State of Hawaii http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33706 In accordance with Rule 12, I hereby submit my final report on the mediation of Geothermal Resource Permit Application 87-1. The primary work products of these mediations are enclosed in Sections 4 and 5. They are the result of more than sixty hours of exhausting and occasionally contentious face-to-face discussions between the applicant and various members and representatives of the community and the County. The parties who requested mediation worked extremely hard to complete this process. Recognizing that it was greatly constrained by conditions not of their own making, most stayed at the table and arduously worked through the larger issues involved in PGV"s proposed project. The overall result is, from my personal point of view, some courageous and potentially precedent-setting recommendations. While these recommendations do not come to the Commission with the full and complete unanimity of all of the parties who signed up for mediation, they represent the highest level of consensus possible in this forum at this time given its limitations and constraints. Some matters that were discussed and around which recommendations were framed are still ambiguous and should not be viewed as fully perfected agreements. Noise issues in particular need additional time and attention. The accomplishments of this mediation in this area are significant, however, and I am hopeful that these and any other remaining issues can quickly be resolved by the parties or by the Commission to the satisfaction of everyone concerned. In forwarding this report, I also want to fully acknowledge the legitimate differences of opinion that still exist between some of the parties to the mediation. Inevitably, questions will continue to be raised about geothermal development in general and about PGV's project in particular. The comments of the parties themselves are very important in this regard. I make no claim to perfection. I have tried to fairly and accurately describe this mediation process and its results. Also bear in mind that the mediation moved very fast and covered a tremendous amount of ground. Wherever I have understated, overstated, misstated or left out what has transpired, I encourage the parties themselves - jointly or separately - to be in touch with the Commission to rectify my mistakes. The recommendations and aareements that they worked on ultimately belong to them and it is they who must have the final say. Finally, I would ask all readers of this report to be aware of the positive (and in some cases, extraordinary) accomplishments that are coming out of this process. The community, the County, and the applicant have managed to work through many disagreements and find some areas of common ground that did not exist before the mediation process started. This kind of collaboration is of great value. There is power in consensus and it takes persistence, courage and trust to create it. I have served as a mediator on many difficult disputes but I especially commend these parties to the Commission and to any other readers of this report. They are fine people who have accomplished a great deal and I am honored to have been a part of their discussions. Fri, 04 Dec 1992 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33706 1992-12-04T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33705 As a result of recommendations made in the "Independent Technical Investigation of the Puna Geothermal Venture Unplanned Steam Release", of June 12-13, 1991, the Department of Land and Natural Resources has contracted the preparation of the Hawaii Geothermal Blowout Prevention Manual. This document is intended to provide clear guidance that both regulatory agencies and geothermal development organizations can use for plans and procedures regarding blowout prevention in their Hawaii drilling activities. The enclosed draft of the Manual is designed to improve operational and safety procedures for ALL geothermal drilling activities in the State. Thu, 30 Jun 1988 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33705 1988-06-30T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33693 Documents related to the Water Well Monitoring Program for Geothermal Development Monitoring, Kilauea Lower East Rift Zone, Kapoho Shaft Well Right-of-Entry. Part of this program will be to install low capacity sampling pumps in five wells in the lower Puna area. Accordingly, we would appreciate your approval to accP.ss and install a pump in the Kapoho Shaft well. We wish to monitor the well approximately once every two weeks for an indefinite period of time. We understand that the Department of Water Supply plan to abandon this well. The pump to be installed is a Model ST1101P which was purchased from QED Groundwater Specialists, 6095 Jackson Road, P.O. Box 3726, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106, (800) 624-2026 and is of stainless steel construction. All materials which will be installed in the well will meet EPA drinking water standards. Upon completion of our work, the pump and all materials will be removed and the site restored as near as practicable to its original condition. Sun, 01 Jan 1989 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33693 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33681 Kilauea Eruptions in General Articles and Maps. Includes articles, maps, and monthly reports. http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33681 http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33663 Geothermal Asset Fund Rules with comments from the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding: The legal authority of the rules needs to be included in the body; and We suggest limiting the authority of the panel to processing claims with their supporting documents for Planning Commission action. This would remove any questions of impropriety by the panel. Also, it would eliminate any conflict between the panel and/or the claimant and Planning Commission. The Planning Commission should be the only body to have legal authority regarding the settlement of claims. This would simplify the procedures for the Geothermal Asset Funds Rules Fri, 01 Jan 1993 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33663 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33653 General correspondence rearding Hawaii geothermal projects. Includes maps, memorandi, telefaxes, flowchart and complaint reports. Tue, 01 Jan 1991 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33653 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Towill, Murray http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33641 The Directors of Health; Land and Natural Resources; and Business, Economic Development & Tourism, their staffs, the Chairman of the Governor's Advisory Board on the Geothermal/Cable Project, Susumu Ono and a representative from the Office of State Planning and from the University's Hawaii Institute of Geophysics held a geothermal planning workshop on November 20 and 21, 1990, to discuss broad issues relating to Hawaii's geothermal program. A list of attendees is attached. One full day was devoted to presentations from the Directors of DBED, DLNR and DOH, the Executive Director of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority, HECO's Vice President for Engineering, the Project Manager for the Scientific Observation Hole program, and the two private developers in Hawaii. Summaries of their presentations are attached. One half day was devoted to discussion of the major issues. A summary of these discussions is attached. Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33641 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33634 This Hydrologic Monitoring Program is being submitted as part of the requirements of the Geothermal Resource Permit Condition 10. The Program as submitted is in full compliance with this condition. It will document the hydrologic conditions in the shallow aquifer in existing wells that occur in the vicinity of the site and at a water supply well on the site prior to and over the duration of the project activities. Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33634 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33628 Transcript of public hearing which was held at the Kona Surf Hotel, Kamehameha 12 Ballroom, Keauho, North Kana, Hawaii, on Tuesday, September 19, 1989, commencing at 10:35 a.m pursuant to Notice. Tue, 25 Jul 1989 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33628 1989-07-25T00:00:00Z Paty, William http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33623 Letter regarding Special Permit No. 392 HGP-A Geothermal Research station TMK: 1-4-01: Portion of 2 in response to letter dated June 23,1989, responding to the request for information with respect to the status and level of efforts to comply with Condition No. 6 of Special Permit No. 392. Mon, 13 Mar 1989 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33623 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Ulveling, Roger A. http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33619 Geothermal Well: Kapoho State #l-A, Geothermal Resources Mining Lease R-2, Location TMK 1-4-01:02 Kapoho, Puna District, Hawaii County Leased to Kapoho Land partnership. A Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) permit exists for the drilling and completion of the reference well. Since the conclusion of drilling and flow testing in 1985, Kapoho State #l-A has been maintained in a shut-in status with periodical gas cap ventings and incineration or burning of the exhausted gases. Puna Geothermal venture (PGV) has closely monitored this well and complied with DLNR reporting requirements.puna Geothermal Venture herewith SUbmits a Well Modification Permit request consistent with Chapter 183 of Title 13, Subchapter 183-65-4. The attached work description and well casing configuration drawing including the approximate location of the proposed cement plug is attached for reference. In brief, the PGV request is based on a technical need to periodically service the wellhead assembly to maintain a high standard of reliability and integrity. This routine servicing process is also timed to fit within the overall 30 MW development schedule and expected County permitting approvals and related reqUirements now in progress. Thu, 02 Nov 1989 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33619 1989-11-02T00:00:00Z Kaya, Maurice H. http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33618 Includes a contact list of individuals on the geothermal advisory committee, geothermal permitting/approvals, geothermal permit/approval flow chart, geothermal resource mediation process, geothermal resource permit, existing planning commission rules, and related government Acts. Mon, 02 Oct 1989 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33618 1989-10-02T00:00:00Z Lau, Laurence K. http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33613 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Nos.: 2-6 Minutes held in Council Chairman Russell Kokubun's Office. Includes meeting notes, genera discussion, old business, new business, geothermal asset fund rules, and handwritten notes. Sun, 01 Jan 1989 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33613 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Rezachek, David; Tatlinger, John http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33600 Administrative rules regarding air pollution control. Includes contruction permits, PGV Aerosol Test Plan - HDOH Special Condition No. 29, schematics, diagrams, maps, OESI Power Corporation reports, reports on conditions, permits, field data sheets, faxes and correspondence. Thu, 15 Aug 1985 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33600 1985-08-15T00:00:00Z Nakano, D. http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33592 The HGP-A Geothermal Wellhead Generator Facility, located on the Lower East Rift Zone of Kilauea Volcano, was installed as a pilot project to demonstrate the technical feasibility of producing electrical power from the geothermal reservoir discovered by the HGP-A research well in 1976. The electrical generation facility was installed in June, 1981 and, after a number of initial startup problems, began commercial operation in March 1982; it has now been in operation for nearly 40 months. During this period a number of changes have occurred in the well fluid chemistry that have yielded insight into the character of the geothermal reservoir associated with the East Rift Zone and have identified a number of potential operating problems, for future geothermal facilities that may be installed on this reservoir. Thu, 01 Jan 1981 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33592 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33590 Chapter 183 of Title 13, Rules on Leasing and Drilling of Geothermal Resources, is based sUbstantially on Regulation 8, Regulations on Leasing of Geothermal Resources and Drilling for Geothermal Resources in Hawaii. [Eff. 5/19/78; R JUN 22 1981] Tue, 01 Jan 1980 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33590 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33585 Includes public hearing notices, board meeting minutes, handwritten notes and a full copy of the Regulations on Leasing of Geothermal Resources and Drilling for Geothermal Resources in Hawaii, Regulation 8. The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the leasing of State and reserved lands for the purpose of geothermal resources exploration, development and production and to provide for the regulation of all drilling for geothermal resources in Hawaii in order to prevent waste and to conserve and provide for optimum use of geothermal resources, to prevent waste, pollution and degradation of surface and ground water and other natural resources, to protect the environment, and to prevent injury to life and property. Thu, 03 Mar 1977 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10524/33585 1977-03-03T00:00:00Z Grabbe, Eugene