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Hawaiian Electric’s insurance shortfall

Hawaiian Electric’s insurance is far less than the claims made against it after wildfire

Hawaiian Electric is severely underinsured to pay victims of August’s deadly Maui wildfire and repair its own damaged infrastructure, according to a filing with state regulators this week, raising questions over how it could cover billions of dollars in claims if it is found liable for starting the blaze.
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As another winter storm strains the electric grid, it’s time to fix transmission, experts say

Federal regulators and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation announced they will investigate the power system’s performance.
Revenge of the power grid
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Revenge of the power grid

Infrastructure doesn’t only exist when it fails.
Is a green future worth spoiling the Appalachian Trail?
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Is a green future worth spoiling the Appalachian Trail?

A proposed hydropower transmission line in Maine would impact the AT, wildlife, recreation, and tourism. Is it worth it?
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How PG&E ignored California fire risks in favor of profits
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How PG&E ignored California fire risks in favor of profits

Pacific Gas & Electric, California’s largest utility, has been responsible for wildfires in recent years that destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres. Several proved deadly.
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