STATE OF HAWAII

Pursuant to Section 171-95.3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is issuing this notice to other interested renewable energy producers that DHHL is in receipt of an unsolicited proposal to develop a renewable energy project on Hawaiian home lands in Hilo, Island of Hawaii.

Individuals, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies or other businesses interested in the renewable energy project on the subject Property described below shall have thirty (30) days from the date of this Notice to present their comments or proposals to DHHL.

Subject Property: 12.75 acres of lands located in Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii
Location: On Railroad Avenue, directly across from HELCO Facility
Tax Map Key: (3) 2-1-025:086
County of Hawaii Zoning: General Industrial (MG-1a)

HRS section 171-95.3 requires the following information be submitted as part of the proposal for the Hawaiian Homes Commission’s evaluation, as assisted by the department of business, economic development, and tourism:
(1) A timeline for completion of the project;
(2) A description of a financial plan for project financing;
(3) A description of the conceptual design of the project;
(4) A description of the business concept for the project; and
(5) A description of landscape and acreage requirements including public and private lands.

The evaluation of proposals will be subject to the public process required under HRS section 171-95.3, as amended.

Posted: Friday, December 27, 2024
Honolulu Advertiser
Hilo Tribune Herald
(HTH1479014 12/27/24)