Potential geothermal resources near Maunakea and Kohala mountains on Hawaiʻi island have the "highest probability of viable electricity generation" according to a new report provided to the Hawaiian Homes Commission.
The report (Item C-4 on the Hawaiian Homes Commission August 21, 2023 meeting agenda) was submitted by a Geothermal Permitted Interaction Group established by the Commission in March 2023. The report mentions the Humuʻula area on Maunakea, as well as Upper Kawaihae on Kohala, as locations for potential geothermal activity, with Humuʻula "being most roadway accessible."
The Permitted Interaction Group - or PIG, for short - was formed to study and recommend strategies related to possible geothermal development on Hawaiian Home Lands. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is entitled to all royalties from geothermal projects located on Hawaiian Home Lands, according to State law.
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