Hu Honua on the Big Island and AES on Oahu are both proposing to burn wood to generate electricity. (See: LINK) NRDC explains that wood burners actually produce more CO2 than coal.

How the Biomass Industry Sent “Sustainability” Up in Smoke

by Sasha Stashwick, Natural Resources Defense Council, July, 2019

Countries around the world are seeking alternatives to fossil fuels. Energy efficiency, genuine zero-emission renewable energy sources like solar and wind, and smart resources like batteries that can store electricity until it’s needed are cheaper than ever and deploying fast. But one technology gets grouped with other renewables but doesn’t belong: biomass.

http://www.hawaiifreepress.com/Articles-Main/ID/29482/Wood-Pellets-Hawaii-Green-Energy-Scam-is-Dirtier-Than-Coal

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Hu Honua on the Big Island and AES on Oahu are both proposing to burn wood to generate electricity. (See: LINK) NRDC explains that wood burners actually produce more CO2 than coal.

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