Hawaii Energy Report Pulled Amid Political Firestorm | Honolulu News

Hawaii’s energy future is heating up — literally — after a controversial University of Hawaii report pushed for solar over LNG, sparking a fiery clash with Governor Josh Green, who called it “baloney” and accused researchers of bias. The report, which claimed solar and batteries were the most cost-effective solution and even suggested Oahu doesn’t need new power plants, was abruptly withdrawn by UHERO for revisions. The governor’s accusations of conflict of interest and flawed assumptions sent shockwaves through the academic and political spheres, forcing UHERO to admit they’ll overhaul how they present findings and clarify authorship going forward. This isn’t just a policy debate — it’s a case study in how research shapes — and gets reshaped by — real-world power decisions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f108ec8b438a0799