Hawaii Biofuels Plant Passes Hurdle

Source: Aina Koa Pono

A proposed biofuels plant on the Big Island scored a victory Tuesday, with the state agency tasked with protecting consumer interests giving it its seal of approval.

The Consumer Advocate, which is tasked with advising the state Public Utilities Commission on utility cases, filed documents Tuesday indicating that it did “not object” to the approval of a contract between Aina Koa Pono and Hawaiian Electric Co.

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