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Hawaiian Homes Commission backs geothermal exploration plan, seeks early‑stage funding and beneficiary outreach
Summary
Commission approved DHHL’s plan to continue early geothermal exploration (geophysics and slim‑hole stages), pursue federal/state grants and form public‑private financing while emphasizing beneficiary consultation and local benefits.
The Hawaiian Homes Commission voted March 16 to move forward with a staged program of geothermal exploration on Hawaiian home lands, approving departmental steps to pursue early‑stage funding and begin beneficiary outreach.
Russell Kubu, representing the Chair’s office and the geothermal PIG, delivered an extended briefing that traced prior studies (Don Thomas and UH work), summarized maps showing geothermal probability on multiple islands, and described a phased approach: reconnaissance geophysics, slim‑hole exploration drilling, and — for selected sites — production wells and power plant development. Kubu stressed the department’s intent…
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