Podcasts about hawaii state

Today we take a look at how the state of Hawaii qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Hawaii runs the 1500m and the 3000m races in lieu of the more traditional 1600/3200 and has added the 4x800m relay race for the first time this year!

The surf world has shifted massively in the past three weeks. A new generation has take the reigns of the WSL, perhaps never to return them to their Millennial forebears. Oh wait, JJF is in yellow. Nevermind. First up this week, Stace G and Mikey C break down the second half of the Hawaiian leg and what it means for the rest of the season. Buck then joins the conversation to go over the rest of the week's surf news, and we conclude as always on a single WQS heat with a Stab Premium member.

Brenton Awa, a dynamic force in Hawaiian politics, embodies the essence of Republican ideals against the backdrop of the Pacific paradise. Born and raised in the vibrant multicultural tapestry of Hawaii, Awa's commitment to community upliftment and fiscal responsibility defines his political ethos. With a background in business, Awa champions economic growth and job creation, steering the islands towards prosperity. A charismatic and approachable leader, he seamlessly connects with constituents, fostering a sense of unity. Awa's dedication to preserving Hawaii's unique cultural heritage while embracing innovative solutions sets him apart. A staunch advocate for environmental stewardship and sustainable development, Awa strikes a delicate balance between progress and preservation. As the torchbearer for Republican values in the Aloha State, Brenton Awa beckons a new era of inclusive governance, promising a brighter future for all Hawaiians.

Moving Beyond Hydrogen Fairytales. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Matt Moran. On the topic of hydrogen, there is a great deal of misinformation being circulated. Liquid hydrogen systems in particular are sometimes characterized as being a far-off vision that will require many years to deploy. The truth is there are no true technology gaps preventing the widespread application of hydrogen systems. The answer to many questions about hydrogen can be summed up as 'it has already been done'.Unfortunately, inaccuracies have even made their way into key reports from authoritative government and international sources. These publications frequently contain errors and omissions, especially on the topic of liquid hydrogen. It is critically important to resolve this issue since public policy, regulations, funding priorities, and private sector investments are heavily influenced by these types of publications.The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

The Future of Farming. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Adam Strubeck. Hawai'i faces competing land uses for renewable energy generation and agriculture. Agrivoltaics is the combination of solar energy production and agriculture. Agrivoltaics research is rapidly advancing and could have major implications for the food-energy nexus. Traditional agrivoltaics involves planting crops underneath solar panels; however, alternate configurations of agrivoltaic systems are emerging which incorporate more diverse production of energy, plants, and livestock. Students at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa theorized an alternative configuration of agrivoltaics that would mimic the diverse tropical agroforests in Pacific Islands. Agrivoltaic systems could be critical for creating self-sufficiency in food and energy for remote communities and agricultural operations.The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Competitive Bidding for System Resources. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Greg Shimokawa. Greg Shimokawa, Director of Renewable Acquisitions of Hawaiian Electric, helps us understand the company's RFPs for additional renewable energy projects on Oahu and Maui, as recently announced in a Hawaiian Electric press release. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

What Innovations Can we Expect. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Richard Ha and Brittany Zimmerman. Richard Ha and Brittany Zimmerman help us understand the issues, events and innovations covered at the HEPF Legislative Briefing in January, and what we can ask and expect for innovative technologies, products and developments this year. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

In Episode 34 we Tackle Hawaii and its interesting facts along with the 2nd and final part of our interview with Dan O'Connell talking about Mazo Mustangs baseball andhis health!Check it out and a reminder than we will not be recording episode 35 this week during Thanksgiving.

Carbon Cash-Back for the Win. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Matthew Geyer. In the next legislative session a Carbon Cashback bill will be introduced. We discuss how this legislation would help. Carbon Cashback imposes a tax on all fossil fuels imported into Hawaii. The policy would increase the barrel tax rate for each fossil fuel at the desired carbon tax rateb thereby eliminating the need for additional bureaucracy. The government collects these additional barrel tax revenues and returns them to Hawaii residents. Every adult receives the same amount regardless of income, and every minor receives a half share. The University of Hawaii has conducted two carbon tax studies that analyzed policies essentially equivalent to the carbon cashback policy described above. These studies found: 1. A state-level carbon tax set at about $50/metric ton of CO2 would reduce Hawai‘i's cumulative GHG emissions by 10% over twenty years. 2. Tax revenues given back to households in equal shares benefits lower-income households more than proportionately. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Navigating a Changing Landscape. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Toby Kinkaid. 1.0. EV Charging in Hawaii - discussion of HECO's new EV-J schedule designed to encourage EV Charging infrastructure. Major changes offered in this new schedule are Reduced Demand Charge (from $24/kW down to $2/kW), and low electricity prices at 3.84 cents/kWh at Midday (9am to 5pm) and all other hours billed at 12.51 cents/kWh. This is the most progressive pricing schedule in the country, in our guest's opinion, and opens up EV charging for up to 1,000 sites throughout the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu. 2.0 Green Hydrogen Grid - discussion of the coming transformation of the electrical grid to support an expected influx of battery EVs. Challenges faced by Fleet Managers, and solutions using increased Solar PV and Electrolyzers to absorb all excess renewable energy to produce clean hydrogen to power EV chargers. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Join the Movement. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Richard Ha. Richard Ha talks story about the Da Rubbah Slippah Group he has founded, its objectives, and what needs to done to implement them. This is a 'call to action' to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources with a focus on geothermal - and inexhaustible supply of 'energy under our feet'. We need to do this for the Keiki. Hawaii needs to develop a sense of urgency to get moving on the transition. We are running out of time. As his 'Pop' said: 'White Water Coming - What are We Going To Do?' The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Charge Up and plans for more Public Charging . The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Yingwei Kaplan. Yingwei Kaplan, manager of Electrification of Transportation (EoT) Deployment and Operations at Hawaiian Electric, reports on the various EoT programs at Hawaiian Electric, including the Charge Up Commercial program and Hawaiian Electric's planned public charging expansion. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Report from Jim Kelly of Hawaiian Electric. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Jim Kelly. Jim Kelly, VP, Government & Community Relations & Corporate Communications. Hawaiian Electric, will bring us current on the news from Hawaiian Electric, including news about the uptick in utility scams and progress on Oahu renewable projects. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Adam Strubeck. The discussion introduces the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) that provides for $550 Billion in new federal investment in America's infrastructure and what its benefits could be for Hawaii. It also projects to add 2 million jobs per year nationally over the next decade. This legislation provides a combination of grants and loans to support reliability and resilience of the electrical grid, domestic clean energy supply chains, and develop new energy technology. Projected spending for Hawaii includes $1.5 billion over 5 years for highways and bridges, $100 million for high-speed internet coverage, $316 million for public transport, and $18 million for electric vehicle charging. HNEI has distilled out the major highlights from the bill to make it easier to follow and has included a user-friendly summary on the HNEI Hawaii Energy Policy Forum Website. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

The Inflation Reduction Act. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Adam Strubeck. An introduction to the $370 billion Federal Inflation Reduction Act and what its benefits could be for Hawaii residents. This legislation provides energy production tax credits, energy investment credits, and funding to agencies for grants and loan programs to incentivize clean energy development. For example, there are tax credits for residential energy systems up to 30% of costs, heat pumps, and efficiency improvements that Hawaii homeowners may be eligible to receive. There are also transportation subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles. A handy calculator program is introduced that will allow taxpayers to estimate how much they are eligible to receive based on income and other criteria. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

On today's episode we have Hawaii State Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hawaii, Daniel Rich, to talk about FCA's first outreach event called Fields Of Faith happening on October 2nd, 2022 featuring Olympic Gold medalist, Bryan Clay.Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an outreach group that desires to connect with Jesus and with people through their love of sports. As someone who has attended FCA back when I was in high school, FCA helped me to connect with others and create friendships that still stand today. It's a great organization, and even if you're not religious, the team members that are apart of FCA are just super supportive people.Daniel and I talk about the Fields of Faith event, how he got involved with FCA, our passion for volleyball, what he loves about transitioning to Hawaii, and much more. Thank you again to Daniel for taking the time to talking to us about FCA and what you guys have planned for the future! We look forward to seeing what you and the FRCA Hawaii team have in store.Sign up for your ticket to Fields of Faith happening on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Farrington high School.Link to Fields of Faith event: https://www.fcahawaii.org/fofInstagram: @fcahawaiiYoutube:  @FCA Hawaii  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fcahawaiiEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Energy Supports Community Lifelines. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Ken Aramaki. The discussion introduces the Hawaiian Electric Community Oahu Renewable Energy Zones planning process and its Community Engagement Plan for Oahu; what it is, and why it is needed to meet the State's energy goals. Hawaii Electric will soon be engaging with communities on this important process and wants communities to help shape the Company's renewable plans. Renewable Energy Zones or REZs are areas with high wind or solar potential. An initial study was conducted to determine requirements to enable most of the zones. Community input is needed to iterate the process through a series of workshops in local communities. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Over the past century, we have shifted from 50% of the population living in rural areas to less than 17%. Over 50% of us spend more than a TOTAL of 5 hours each week outside, with a large % of that group totaling less than 3 hours/week. Does it matter? Yes – and with each passing year, the research is bringing more data about WHY it matters to the forefront. Our guest today is on the cutting edge of that research.Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today's guest is Professor Jay Maddock from the school of public health at Texas A&M University to go along with honorary professorships at two universities in China. He is co-director of the center for health & nature, former Chair of the Hawaii State board of health and former president of the American Academy of Health Behavior.Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel

Energy, Water, and Civilization. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Toby Kinkaid. Energy is fundamental to everything we do in our modern world. Water affects every aspect of life in our country. Surprisingly 44% of all water used in America is used for one thing - cooling down thermal power plants. That's a lot of water! And as rivers and lakes heat up, even more water is needed. Projecting forward, even more electricity is going to be needed to run air conditioning systems and charge thousands of battery electric vehicles. Some places are already running out of water. This is a big problem that requires big solutions. Using water in three ways through the ages, a new way of applying water to our energy needs, is discussed. The infrastructure debate between All Battery EVs (BEV), and Fuel Cell EVs (FCEV) is discussed. A new standardized power block to provide both DC Fast Charge, and Hydrogen fueling using the same infrastructure is discussed, providing a universal platform supporting all types of EVs. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Bringing Home the Bacon to Kauai. The host for this show is Dennis Esaki. The guest is Dee Morikawa. Dee Morikawa's role in the Hawaii State as the Majority Floor Leader. Committee Assignments and the contributions to Kauai and the state. What is the future of West Kauai and the rest of the island? How high will the landfill in Kekaha go? Solving the housing issue and discussion on economy, lack of workers, tourism, environment, sea level rise, etc. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mYSv3OsHjPK8LI0B2jfA6t Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Electric Tractors Are 'Electrifying'. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Dave Donald. Introduction to the use of electric tractors to electrify agriculture in Hawaii. Tractors are essential to the productivity of farming. Starting with horses and then evolving to fossil fueled tractors, electric tractors are going to be the future of farming. Featuring zero diesel spills, no noise, and no harmful exhaust emissions, they are good for 'Spaceship Earth' and good for a farmer's health. And best of all farmers can 'farm' the electricity in-house from the sun. And save a lot of money and time. How great is that!! Dave Donald operates the first electric tractor at Blue Hawaii Coffee in Waimea on the Big Island and only the second one in Hawaii. Dave has a lot to show and tell - we call it 'sharing' the opportunity. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

How will it Affect the Price of Electricity. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Jim Kelly. By statute, the AES coal-fired plant in Kapolei must stop by September 1, 2022. Are we ready for that. What effect will it have on the Oahu grid, clean energy, the use of oil, and the cost of energy to consumers. Jim Kelly of Hawaiian Electric helps us understand what will happen, the transition contemplated and the effects of the change. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

A Floatable Solar Lantern to Reduce Pollution. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Alice Chun. How Alice Chun came to invent Solight Design. Her struggles,and celebrations as a female inventor and entrepreneur. How she worked with her students to build and test prototypes. Current projects: helping refugees from the Russia-Ukraine war, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Liberia to help communities by providing free lights. How we have to put ourselves out into the world to make a change. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Cost and Efficiency Vs Value. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Toby Kinkaid. Are we using the right metrics when evaluating energy system value? This discussion covers a different way of looking at the value of an energy system. It may be better to evaluate the overall value proposition of the system--ie, Services Provided--rather than keying on a single aspect like a system's overall efficiency. Efficiency might not matter. The energy service provided may be more important or have more value to the end user. The end user may be willing to sacrifice efficiency and cost to get the value of the service the system provides. The Parable of the Lightbulb. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

We are delighted to be speaking with a legend in our industry today! Steven Foster is the Managing Partner of Foster+Fathom, a Leadership Training and Goodness Alliance in Dallas, Texas. Steven is the author of Full-Throttle Leadership: Passion, Power & Purpose on the Edge of America. He joins us today to tell the incredible story behind his solo motorcycle ride around the perimeter of the US and share some stories about leadership. He also gets into what he has written in his book about passion, power, and purpose and talks about workshops, advisory, and veterans. We hope you enjoy listening to our super-inspiring conversation with Steven Foster today! Bio: Steven G. Foster, CMP, is Managing Partner of Foster+Fathom, a Leadership Training and Goodness Alliance in Dallas, TX. that provides opportunities for organizations and individuals to connect and create meaningful engagement, influence, and impact in the communities where they live, work, and meet.  An award-winning speaker, author, business consultant, and team-builder, Steven is a 32-year member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), where he has served in a variety of leadership roles at both the chapter and global level. In 2004 he was inducted into the MPI Community of Honorees, and in 2022 was named one of MPI's Top 50 Most Influential Members.  Steven also is a Harley-Davidson LIFE Member who took a 13,000-mile solo motorcycle ride around the perimeter of the United States in 2013 to support the Boot Campaign, a national veteran's organization where he serves as an Ambassador and Advisory Board Member. That journey is chronicled in his new book, “Full-Throttle Leadership: Passion, Power & Purpose on the Edge of America.” He also has a “Full-Throttle” resume receiving more than 15 top industry awards. In 2000, Steven and Wendy Foster became the first husband/wife business team to earn the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. Both of them have been profiled by CNN/Fortune as a Small Business Success. How Steven got into the meetings and events industry Steven stumbled into the meetings and events industry almost before it became an industry. He was living in Hawaii and working as a journalist when Hawaii State certified tour guides for the first time and offered a series of certifications and classes to train tour guides. Steven's editor selected five reporters to go through the training. One of them got sick, so Steven was sent in his place. To acquire the certification at the end of the training, they had to take a written test and then get onto a bus to give an eight-hour “Circle Island Tour” to 16 proctors who graded them afterward. Steven found it fascinating and started working part-time as a tour guide. He loved it and decided to make a career change several months later.  Acquiring a business Steven met his wife, Wendy, while working at the destination management company where she worked. Wendy eventually left that company to work for a family-owned meeting and event ranch in north Texas. She and Steven then acquired that business. They got a great team together, rebuilt the business to host corporate and association meetings, and ran it for eighteen years. A husband and wife team  Steven and Wendy each had their own strengths and talents and did their best to play to them. When people saw them working together, they saw genuine affection and respect. They focused on growing the business and building a great team and did tons of amazing events!   Learning and growing They learned a lot as business owners. It pushed them to live in their lane and keep growing.  Things he would change Steven tended to move too fast at times. So he did not always share his intended route with the team or thank them enough for all they did. Drawing from his experiences Steven has worked for the best and the worst business leaders, and he learned from all of them! As a business owner, he constantly draws from his experiences as an employee. He also draws from his more than fifty-five years of riding motorcycles. Leadership Steven believes that leaders are not born. They become. That means that leaders should constantly be learning and serving their teams. Lessons from motorcycling Many lessons about leadership are to be learned from motorcycling. One is that leaders cannot constantly stay in the front because there is too much resistance and blowback there, and intense focus is required. So motorcyclists ride in a coordinated and staggered formation, use hand signals to communicate, rotate back into the pod, and allow their wingmen to assume the number one position. Steven's definition of winning Steven's definition of winning in life is moving together, working together, and serving everyone who rides with you every day to do the job you do- whatever it is.  The Boot Campaign In 2010, Steven was introduced to a non-profit veteran's service organization called the Boot Campaign, founded by five Texas women who read a book called Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell and wanted to do something to help returning veterans. Steven had also read the book and felt motivated to help returning veterans.  The tagline of the Boot Campaign is: “When they come back, we give back.” A US perimeter ride The grand-daddy of all the rides a real biker would do is the perimeter ride of the US, which takes a minimum of thirty days to complete. In 2011, Steven came up with the idea of doing a US perimeter ride as a fundraiser to raise awareness and support for the Boot Campaign. It took him and a group of bikers about a year to map out the route, and they decided to do the ride in 2013. Over time, however, everyone slowly dropped out, so Steven decided to do the ride alone. Riding alone made the trip much more memorable, and he met some amazing people along the way. Service and sacrifice  Doing the US perimeter ride was the greatest accomplishment of Steven's life! He feels that it changed him fundamentally as a person because it allowed him to see people who were overcoming insurmountable challenges, setbacks, and losses getting up every day saying they wanted to make their piece of the world a better place. Weathering storms A core part of leadership is realizing that you need to constantly be learning and building up your skills so you can weather the storms when things go wrong. Passion, power, and purpose  In his book, Steven talks about passion, power, and purpose as the three lessons of leadership. Passion is about finding the right ride. Power is about fueling the ride with skills and capability. Purpose is the focus of the ride. Be like the Boot Campaign girls Steven encourages everyone to do what the Boot Campaign girls did. They were not in the non-profit space, nor were they professional fundraisers. They just read a book that touched their hearts and decided to do something simple and profound to connect people. They truly understood that to understand somebody, you have to walk a while in their shoes. Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Steven Foster On his website   Foster + Fathom on Facebook  Foster + Fathom on LinkedIn  The Boot Campaign:  www.bootcampaign.com or www.bootcampaign.org   Books mentioned: Full-Throttle Leadership: Passion, Power & Purpose on the Edge of America by Steven Foster Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson

Reefs Feed Generations Forever. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Bill Coney. The Legacy Reef Foundation is employing novel technologies to rebuild our damaged coral reefs. Our guest Bill Coney, the cofounder of the Legacy Reef Foundation, explains why reefs are so important to mankind, the status of their health, and offers us hope that the reefs can indeed be saved. But it will not happen without our personal intervention from simple acts like using non-damaging suntan lotions, to actually growing new strains of coral that can cope with global warming. Finally he tells us about the community's involvement. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

On today's episode, we have Republican Hawaii state representative candidate for district 20, Jessica Caiazzo on the show. Jessica a.k.a Priya is an activist, massage therapist, and business owner, who decided to run for government, because she has been striving to fix the issues in Hawaii for awhile. She is someone who believes that problems should be handled by if you "see something, do something." Well she's seen the issues in her community and now she is doing something about it. We talk about a lot of different topics including the incident at the Hawaii Convention Center,  homelessness, being "tough on crime," having the people to be involved in solving community issues, the problems with our education system,  and much more. Jessica is a very knowledgable and level-headed person that really understands the issues that are going on in Hawaii. I encourage all of you to not only strive for change, but educate yourselves on how to make a difference in your community. Mahalo nui Jessica for the opportunity to talk story with you! Good luck to you and your campaign as you run for Hawaii State Representative of District 20. Also, check out the side project Jessica has been helping out with Hawaii Parents United.

We Have a Wastewater Treatment Solution. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Dennis Furukawa. This is the 3rd episode in a series of discussions about the "Perfect Storm" of climate change, and over-reach caused by population and consumption rate of growth. The first episode defined the problem: the challenge of an economic system that demands and rewards both continuous growth and the lack of public understanding about the relationship between energy and productivity. This third episode continues an overview of the first set of solutions: Energy Efficiency (doing more with less) and energy conservation (using less energy) with a focus on wastewater treatment. Wastewater includes both potable water and the electricity to produce and dispose of it. University of Hawaii invented technology that addresses these issues by reducing/reusing precious water and reducing the energy to treat it by up to 50%. This solution allows us to optimize energy use. Importantly, this is a solution that is within reach of individuals and can impact many facets of our lives. It is being used today. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Hawaii State Department of Health Director Dr. Libby Char joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

We Have Solutions. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guests are Peter Sternlicht and Noel Morin. This is the 2nd episode in a series of discussions about the "Perfect Storm" of a) climate change, b) over-reach caused by population and consumption rate of growth, and c) resource depletion at a time when we need more "STUFF" than ever. The first episode defined the problem: the challenge of an economic system that demands and rewards both continuous growth and the lack of public understanding about the relationship between energy and productivity. This second episode presents and discusses an overview of the first set of solutions: energy efficiency (doing more with less) and energy conservation (using less energy – turning off lights). This solution allows us to optimize energy use. Importantly, this is a solution that is within reach of individuals and can impact many facets of our lives. It will require a shift in our consumption mindset as well as an awareness of the pocketbook benefits of efficiency. Future episodes will introduce practical ways save both energy and money. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

We Need a Plan. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Peter Sternlicht. This is the first in a series of discussions about the "Perfect Storm" of climate change, over-reach caused by population and consumption rate of growth and resource depletion at a time when we need more "STUFF" than ever. This first episode defines the problem - the challenge of an economic system that demands and rewards continuous growth and the lack of public understanding about the relationship between energy and productivity. Follow-on episodes will present and discuss solutions. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Talk with DOT Highway Director Ed Sniffen. The host for this show is Mark Glick. The guest is Ed Sniffen. In Hawaii today, a Fuel Tax is the primary source of transportation funding. With diminishing revenues due to improved fuel efficiency of autos and EV use, H-DOT is testing a road user charge (RUC) system based on miles driven. H-DOT Highways Director, Ed Sniffen, talks to the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum Chair and tells Hawaii: State of Clean Energy viewers the results of the RUS demonstration and what's in store for Hawaii's drivers. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Roads Are NOT Free - Everyone Needs to Pay. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Dallas Ige. In the US, the fuel tax is the primary source of transportation funding used to build and maintain our roadways. However, it will no longer be a reliable source of funding as it has not kept up with inflation and improved fuel economy, so the gap between needs and revenue continues to widen. As a result, a wide range of alternative revenue systems were explored where a road user charge system based on miles driven emerged as the consensus choice of the future. Since most people are not aware of the current funding problem, nor do they understand how a road user charge system would function, this show explores the concept of a road user charge system, reviews the intended policy goals, identifies major limitations, addresses social equity, and concludes with recommendations to gain public acceptance. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

In this episode we spoke with retired battalion chiefs Gary Lum and Wayne Masuda. They both help to support the Hawaii State Fire Council. We discussed their backgrounds, experiences that helped shape their careers and their work with the State Fire Council. A topic we discussed was the efforts by the Honolulu Fire Department to implement its High-Rise Condominium Life Safety Evaluation program. Here is a link to the program details: https://fire.honolulu.gov/fire-and-life-safety/homeowners/sprinklers/

Build it and They will Come. The host for this show is Megan Russell. The guest is Mitch Ewan. An update on the latest hydrogen infrastructure, a new HNEI fueling station located at the Natural Energy Laboratory Hawaii Authority (NELHA) on the island of Hawaii. The new station has just come on line, and has just completed the first hydrogen fill of the first public transportation fuel cell electric bus in Hawaii. What this means for the County of Hawaii, the state of Hawaii, its citizens, and the march towards a decarbonized public transportation system. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

What is its Status, and What is its Future. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Josh Powell. Josh Powell, CEO of RevoluSun, helps us understand the new rules and benefits of community and shared solar in Hawaii. How does a given subscriber group organize a project under these rules (with or without the RFP required over 250kw) to get the benefits of the program. What are the challenges and what is the anticipated timeline of going through the procedure. How popular and how feasible has community solar been so far and how will that change, if at all, under the new shared solar rules. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Providing Access to Clean Energy Benefits. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Mark Wong and Mike Ito. Discussion is with Mike Ito, Hawaiian Electric Energy Contract Manager and Mark Wong, Manager of Customer Energy Resources Programs. Mark provides a general overview of the shared solar program with an emphasis on smaller projects, which are exempt from the RFP process. The company is looking for potential subscriber organizations (homeowner associations, nonprofits, churches, etc.) who may have an interest in developing a small project that could benefit the organization and its members. Virtual community meeting for potential subscriber organizations scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 6 and 10 a.m. April 13. Email sharedsolar@hawaiianelectric.com for more information. Mike discusses the request for proposals for larger shared solar projects (250 kW and above) developed especially for customers with low and moderate incomes. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

HECO Programs that Support Decarbonization. The host for this show is Mark Glick. The guest is Kaiulani 'Lani' Shinsato. Lani Shinsato is Hawaiian Electric's Customer Energy Resources co-director and we discuss and answer questions about some of Hawaiian Electric's innovative customer-sited energy programs -- including Battery Bonus -- and how these programs are helping Hawaii achieve its decarbonization goals. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

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Technical Assistance for Remote Communities. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Mark B. Glick. Mark Glick presents the information regarding cohort 2 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Program which provides technical assistance to remote and island communities to carry out energy transition projects. Technical assistance is provided through the National Renewable Energy Lab, Sandia National Laboratories, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratories and projects are initiated by communities. The discussion for this show focuses on the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute's role as a regional partner and information about how projects can be considered for technical assistance through the cohort 2 application process. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

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Plugging the Energy Infrastructure Gaps. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Mark Glick. Hawaii's energy transition has reached an advanced stage of complexity with higher penetrations of renewable energy resources and energy storage systems (ESS), grid improvements, efficiency measures, and efforts to decarbonize energy in transportation. The Hawaii Energy Policy Forum (HEPF) plans to coordinate an open and frank dialogue and investigation on the most pressing gaps in Hawaii's energy transition and what policy interventions are needed to continue to drive and guide change. With the recently passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka, Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill), HEPF's 2022 Legislative Day Briefing presents an expert view of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill with two sessions addressing the most vulnerable aspects of Hawaii's energy infrastructure. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Under New Management. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Megan Russell. The Hawaii Energy Policy Forum's Future – As the Forum transitions to a new leadership team under HNEI, Mark Glick, the Forum's new Principal Investigator, describes the vision and plans for the Forum going forward from 2022 and beyond including broader membership, more outreach, and analytics-based. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9

Hydrogen 4 Public Transportation. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Riley Saito. The County of Hawaii submitted a response to a US Department of Energy (US DOE) Request for Information (RFI) on a "Hydrogen Shot" similar to a "Moon Shot" challenge. They were chosen out of 285 submissions to present their response at a US DOE Hydrogen Shot conference that was beamed around the world. This was their response. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9

And a Discussion of the New HEPF. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Mitch Ewan. The guests are Shannon Tangonan and Mark Glick. Shannon Tengonan of Hawaiian Electric helps us understand the companies 2030 carbon emissions reduction plan, how it will affect renewables in the company's operating area, the bills consumers will have to pay, and sustainable energy going forward. Mark Glick of HNEI will help us understand the background and current revitalization of the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum, its new outreach and analytics-based approach, and its plans for the future. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9

Adrian Tam is a crusading, 28 year old, LGBT representative in the Hawaii State Legislature. He defeated a Proud Boys opponent to win his seat, with 63 percent of the vote. He is the first openly gay member of the Hawaii State Legislator and says his real victory was not in defeating a Proud Boys opponent in the general election, but rather unseating a 12 year incumbent in the primary. He was born and raised in Honolulu, where he now represents District 22 serving Waikiki and Ala Moana. He serves as Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Homelessness, and as a member of the House Committee on Culture and the Arts and the Committee on Finance. As a young, soft-spoken gay man, people tried to dissuade him from running, but he felt he “had to” no matter the odds because no one was doing the work for the people. We discuss his calling to run for state government, his commitment to the people, and how he decided to move from activist to advocate in his leadership. GUEST LINKS: Government Web: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=Tam&year=2021 Web: https://www.adrianforhawaii.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/adrianktam/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/adrianktam Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrianktam To find more about Jeffrey's work, go to: https://thecourageousmessenger.com/ If you like this show, please leave us a review here - even a one-sentence review helps!

Are we Going to Decarbonize our World. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Toby Kinkaid. Logic, is unemotional and inescapable. Let's take the hype out of the energy and state-of-the-world discussion and ask the tough questions: How do we solve Climate Disruption? The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment is in, and its bad news. Powering the modern world with toxic fossil fuels has come home to roost. The IPCC points out the dangers of “Tipping Points,” and “Extreme Compound Events.” Today's discussion is on the question of “How will the world actually decarbonize?” The Logic of Green Hydrogen focuses on the logic of solving the world's energy and toxicity problem. Let's cut through all the emotions and look at the facts, and the critical thinking path we need to solve global problems, with a common local solution: Green Hydrogen. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9

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My guest today is Mathieu Williams, our 2019 State Teacher of the Year who constantly strives to be…better. It's why I love the man, why I admire him so much, why everyone in Hawaiʻi, public, private, charter and community admires him so much and why his students love working with him. He is the ultimate guide, coach, sponsor and mentor of our Hawaiʻi youth, and for that, we are all grateful. Mathieu is the Director of the Hawk Media Program at Kealakehe Intermediate near Kona. His students edited this and all my early episodes.  The post 48. Our 2019 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year, Mathieu Williams appeared first on @WSCBPodcast.

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with State Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English.  In this podcast Senator English talks about growing up in Hana, pursuing a Master's degree in Pacific Island Studies, why he decided to first run for office in his 20's, what the role of a State Senator is, why sea level rise is such an important issue for him, how sea level rise affects the road to Hana and how he approaches different phases of a solution, the early decision making process he went through during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic (including closing the road to Hana and working on food distribution for the East Maui community), the decision to reopen the road in July, some of the factors that contribute to the ongoing decision making in regards to any reopening of Maui (and the state), how this pandemic has led to a shift in how we approach the tourism industry, his hope to implement a traffic management system going forward for the road to Hana in particular that would lessen congestion in East Maui while providing more opportunity for revenue into the local economy, and what advice he would give someone from the younger generation that is interested in running for public office.