Hawaii announces potential large scale wind project

State officials, HECO sign a deal they say could save us billions

By Rick Daysog
Advertiser Staff Writer

About a third of O'ahu's electricity needs could someday be met by wind farms, under a sweeping agreement signed yesterday by state officials and Hawaiian Electric Co.

Gov. Linda Lingle said the accord will help reduce the state's dependence on foreign oil, improve the reliability of HECO's electrical system and boost the state economy by keeping hundreds of millions of dollars in Hawai'i that would otherwise be sent to foreign oil producers.

"This agreement is historic. It's transformational, and it will make Hawai'i a world leader and a model in renewable energy," Lingle said...