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 our
Facebook Group to stay in touch with HIPL events, issues, and discussions.

Cool Congregations Training on Maui

June 16

Saturday, 16 June 2012

Location to be determined soon

HIPL will be co-sponsoring another train-the-trainers workshop on the Cool Congregations program. Although the date is postponed, you can still register.

The Economics of Happiness

Mar 10

Saturday, 10 March 2012, 1:00 PM
Church of the Crossroads
1212 University Ave., Honolulu

Save the date! Helena Norberg-Hodge, alternative Nobel prize winner, author, and filmmaker wil be leading a film showing and panel discussion of her film The Economics of Happiness. The film shows the links between climate change, the economic meltdown and personal suffering while also highlighting numerous alternative models based on economic localization, featuring some of the world's leading thinkers, activists, and practitioners of this new model. Help spread the word by distributing the flyer of the event or through our Facebook page.

Cool Congregations

Church of the Crossroads
1212 University Ave., Honolulu

The Lenten study series at Crossroads this year will be an introduction to the Cool Congregations program, a year-long journey in which households assess their carbon footprint, commit to make reductions, and then track and share their progress with others. If you'd like to join us, we'll be meeting every Wednesday evening from Feb. 29-Apr. 05 at 6:00 PM (or 5:30 if you'd like to share in the community meal).

Containers of Joy!

Jul 10

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 â€" State of the Industry Opening Remarks - Rep. Hermina Morita
  • Report on Recent Developments - Ted Peck
  • Update from Three of our Energy Pacesetters

    10:30 AM â€" Energy Initiatives for 2010
  • Presenting the Initiatives - Jay Fidell
  • Sustaining Energy Leadership - Carl Freedman
  • Maximizing Energy Efficiency - Darren Kimura
  • Advancing Renewable Energy - Kelly King & Mark Duda
  • Closing Remarks - Sen. Mike Gabbard

    11:00 AM â€" Continue discussion with energy experts on the Fourth Floor Concourse

    Global 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.

    Clean Energy Festival

    Jul 18 Saturday, July 18
    12:00-5:00 PM
    The Waterfront, Aloha Tower Marketplace
    1 Aloha Tower Dr., Honolulu (map)

    Come to the Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace to celebrate Hawaii's shift towards a clean and efficient energy future.
    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.

    Check out Shop IPL, an online energy efficiency store for faith communities and their members sponsored by Interfaith Power and Light.

  • Hawaii Interfaith Power & Light is a ministry of The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii.
    E-mail us at: hipl@hipl.org