Hawaii’s Air Plan Blocked by EPA | Honolulu News

Hawaii’s bold plan to slash air pollution and clear up haze in national parks is under fire after the EPA rejected key parts of the strategy — but state officials and environmental groups are fighting back. The original plan relied on Hawaiian Electric retiring old fossil-fuel plants by 2028 to improve visibility and public health. But the utility flipped its commitment, tying closures to renewable energy rollout instead, citing reliability and cost concerns. The EPA saw this as a delay tactic, sparking outrage from advocates who point to polluters like the Kanoelehua Hill plant — and the Attorney General is now challenging the EPA’s Clean Air Act interpretation in court. This isn’t just about scenic views — it’s about protecting residents’ health from decades of dirty energy. The state and environmental groups have filed petitions to overturn the EPA’s decision and keep the original timeline on track. 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/f6305bec11da0609