Maui-Mauna Kahalawai Potluck-Meeting
10/11/2018 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM HT
Category
Potluck Mtg.
Admission
- Free
Location
Maui Tropical Plantation
1670 Honoapiilani Hwy
Waikapu, HI
United States of America
Room Number: Maui Chef's Table
1670 Honoapiilani Hwy
Waikapu, HI
United States of America
Room Number: Maui Chef's Table
Summary
The Mauna Kahalawai chapter of HFUU generally meets the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Maui Chef's Table space at Maui Tropical Plantation.the Mill House.
Description
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Blue Planet Foundation is a local nonprofit powering the transition to 100% clean energy in Hawaii and leading the way for global change. We find creative ways to remove the obstacles that stand between us and a future free from fossil fuels. Through bold advocacy, energy awareness, and community action our programs are creating sustainable change one step at a time.
Walter Enomoto is currently the Program Specialist for Hawaii Energy in Maui County. He helps to implement all Hawaii Energy residential and commercial programs and processes applications for energy efficiency measures. He also meets with various trade allies, vendors, and business owners, as well provides presentations to different groups and organizations to promote energy efficiency. Prior to this position, Walter developed renewable energy projects in Maui County including the first Feed In Tariff (FIT) systems in the State of Hawaii and first solar PPA in Maui County. He also served previously as the Commercial and Industrial Program Manager for Maui Electric Company’s Demand Side Management Program. His educational background includes the first Associate’s Degree in Sustainable Technologies from Maui Community College/UH Maui and a Bachelor of Business Administration from UH-Hilo. When not working, Walter enjoys bicycling, photography, movies and astronomy pursuits. He was also recognized by Maui No Ka Oi Magazine as one of its “Environmental Heroes” for 2011 for his two decades of work advocating bicycle use.
Our Featured Farmer for the evening is Hugh Starr of HEW STARR & CO., LLC. Starr was born on Oʻahu and attended Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy on Hawaiʻi Island. He is a graduate of Cornell University, served in the USAF, and has been a licensed real estate broker on Maui since 1971. Hugh is an active community member and has previously served as Realtor representative to the Hawaii State legislature and Maui County.
