AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Grid Reliability: A new study from UH Mānoa finds cooling demand is increasingly misread by traditional “cooling degree days,” with cooling efficiency dropping 2–4% per decade since 1971—raising stakes for Hawaii’s power planning as heat intensifies. Public Safety & Utilities: A Downtown Honolulu building fire scare tied to a water leak and HVAC spark led to smoke and an automatic power shutdown, underscoring how quickly utility disruptions can hit businesses. Housing Affordability: A national report says New Jersey is the 5th least affordable state for renters, highlighting how far wages lag fair-market rents—an affordability warning that resonates with Hawaii’s own cost pressures. Local Business & Tourism: The $5 North Shore Huaka‘i shuttle is helping North Shore shops rebound after Kona Low storms by requiring riders to show local purchases for return trips. Native Hawaiian Culture: The 51st Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival is underway at Blaisdell through July 25, with a Keiki Hula Market featuring local vendors and young entrepreneurs. Crime & Consumer Protection: Federal authorities arrested an Indian national in Honolulu in an alleged gold bar fraud targeting an elderly victim, involving impersonation of U.S. Marshals and high-pressure tactics.
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