Principal Law:

Hawai'i Climate Change Laws

2 Cases found

In re Hawai‘i Electric Light Co.

Filing Date: 2023
Court/Admin Entity: Haw.
Status: Concurring opinion issued in affirmance of decision rejecting power purchase agreement for biomass facility to supply energy to Hawai'i Island. [ 03/13/2023 ]
Description: Biomass power plant developer's challenge to Hawai'i Public Utilities Commission's denial of approval to supply energy to Hawaiʻi Island.

Navahine F. v. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation

Filing Date: 2022
Court/Admin Entity: Haw. Cir. Ct.
Status: Motion to dismiss denied. [ 04/06/2023 ]
Description: Youth plaintiffs' lawsuit alleging that the establishment, operation, and maintenance of Hawai‘i’s state transportation system violates the Hawai‘i Constitution’s public trust doctrine and right to a clean and healthful environment.