Events
Hawai Interfaith Power and Light sponsors regular events to raise awareness of the importance of global warming, encourage individuals and faith communities to take action to conserve energy, and advocate on behalf of policies for energy conservation and increasing use of renewable energy. We also co-sponsor and advertise events that promote the mission of HIPL. Check back regularly for updates, or join ourFacebook Group to stay in touch with HIPL events, issues, and discussions.
Cool Congregations
Sep 17Saturday, 17 September 2011, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Central Union Church
1660 S. Beretania St.
Save the date! HIPL and the Central Union Church Green Team are co-sponsoring a train-the-trainers workshop for the national Interfaith Power and Light Cool Congregations program. For more info, see the Cool Congregations webpage.
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Sunday, 10 July 2011, 10:00-11:30 AM
Temple Emanu-El
2550 Pali Hwy, Honolulu
The Green Team at Temple Emanu-El is partnering with experts at The Green House to offer a workshop on container and lanai gardening for beginners. The cost is $10 until 07 July and $12 at the door. To register, contact Richard Field, 595-7521 or via email. For more info, see their flyer.
Hawaii Energy Briefing
Jan
08
Friday, January 08
10:00-11:30 AM
415 S. Beretania St. (corner of Punchbowl and
Beretania)
Hosted by the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum. Tentative Agenda:
10:00 AM – State of the IndustryGlobal Warming and Energy Film Series
A forum for inspiration and discussion of what we can do as people of faith to respond to the climate crisis
Notes from the discussion after the showing of our first film, Renewal: renewal.pdf.
Sept
18
Friday, September 18
6:30-8:30 PM
Community of Christ-Kalihi Congregation
2319 Rose Street, Honolulu (map)
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis – the massive reduction of fossil fuels – is an example of options and hope.
We have a growing list of films on global warming and renewable energy. If you are interested in hosting a film and discussion session, email: hipl@hipl.org. We'll help you set up and lead an invigorating discussion.Sakamaki Extraordinary Lectures on Renewable Energy
The 2009 lectures support Outreach College's Sustain Your Brain initiative and provide a multi-dimensional examination of Hawai‘i's progress in the development of clean and renewable energy.
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Solutions for Hawaii's Economy
Dr. Denise Eby Konan, UH-Manoa Professor of Economics
Jul
22
Wednesday, July 22
7:00 PM
UH-Manoa campus
Architecture Auditorium (campus map)
The energy infrastructure of Hawai`i is more dependent on petroleum than any other state`s. Denise Konan shares an analysis of the carbon intensity of Hawai`i`s commercial and residential activities. Her study indicates "greening" the visitor sector, utilities, transportation, and residential buildings does more than help our environment, it can cut the long-run power costs and strengthen our economy.
Biofuel Potential for Hawaii
panel discussion
moderated by Maria Tome, Hawaii Dept. of Business and Economic Development
Aug
05
Wednesday, August 05
7:00 PM
UH-Manoa campus
Architecture Auditorium (campus map)
Presentations from local companies engaged in the research and production of alternatives to fossil fuels, from algae to used cooking oil, discuss current developments in their field and their vision for the future.
Come to the Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace to celebrate Hawaii's shift towards a clean and efficient energy future. Check out Shop IPL, an online energy efficiency store for faith communities and their members sponsored by
Interfaith Power and Light. HIPL receives generous support from:
Clean Energy Festival
Jul
18
Saturday, July 18
12:00-5:00 PM
The Waterfront, Aloha Tower Marketplace
1 Aloha Tower Dr., Honolulu (map)
This event, jointly sponsored by the Hawaii State Energy Office, the Blue Planet Foundation, and the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum,
celebrates landmark energy bills passed in the 2009 legislative session and the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative’s pivotal role in securing Hawaii’s energy independence.
