The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce will present a forum titled “It’s All About Electricity: The HEI-NextEra Energy Deal” on Wednesday, starting with a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by the moderated forum at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s Moanahoku Hall.
The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce will present a forum titled “It’s All About Electricity: The HEI-NextEra Energy Deal” on Wednesday, starting with a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by the moderated forum at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s Moanahoku Hall.
Panelists will examine the pros and cons of the prospective merger between Hawaiian Electric Industries and Florida-based NextEra Energy. Chamber members and the community are invited to attend and become educated on this complex issue.
Panelists will include:
• Eris Gleason, president, NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC.
• Jay Ignacio, president, Hawaii Electric Light Company.
• Marco Mangelsdorf, co-founder, spokesman, Hawaii Island Energy Cooperative.
• Mina Morita, former chairwoman, Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
• Jeffrey Ono, consumer advocate, Hawaii Division of Consumer Advocacy
• Will Rolston, energy coordinator, Hawaii County.
Sherry Bracken of Mahalo Broadcasting and Big Island Video News will serve as moderator.
Cost for the event is $35 and pre-registration is required by Tuesday. For more information, call the Hawaii Island Chamber office at 935-7178 or email admin@hicc.biz.