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| PRESS RELEASE: FIRST WIND ADDS TO HAWAII TEAM |
| Kekoa Kaluhiwa joins First Wind; will lead external affairs efforts in Hawaii |
| 03/02/2010 |
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, today announced the addition of Mr. Kekoa Kaluhiwa to First Wind’s Hawaii Development Team as Director, External Affairs.
Kaluhiwa will lead First Wind’s external affairs in Hawaii which includes grassroots community outreach, interaction with policymakers at the local, state and federal levels, and collaborative efforts with stakeholders working to implement the goals of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative.
“Kekoa’s diverse expertise in working with policymakers and stakeholders combined with his cultural knowledge and extensive experience with constituencies across the state will be a tremendous asset as we continue our efforts to increase the amount of wind energy generating electricity in the State of Hawaii,” said Paul Gaynor, First Wind Chief Executive Officer.
Kaluhiwa comes to First Wind after working with U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka for 11 years, most recently as Executive Assistant where he focused on constituent services and natural resources. Kaluhiwa graduated with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Washington.
Kaluhiwa assumes the position formerly held by D. Noelani Kalipi who will be leaving First Wind to serve as President for TiLeaf Group, LLC, a native advocacy firm.
“Kekoa is a perfect fit for our team,” said Kelly O’Brien, First Wind’s Vice President of Development in Hawaii. “He understands the importance of Hawaii’s sustainable future and knows how to effectively communicate its importance with community members, stakeholders, and policymakers.”
About First Wind
First Wind is an independent wind energy company exclusively focused on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale wind projects in the United States. Based in Boston, First Wind has wind projects in the Northeast, the West and in Hawaii, with a combined capacity to generate up to 478 megawatts of power. For more information on First Wind, please visit www.firstwind.com or follow us on Twitter @FirstWind.
First Wind has a partnership in Hawaii with Makani Nui Associates, a Hawai‘i-based company. The partnership developed, constructed, financed, owns and operates Kaheawa Wind Power I. Makani Nui is also a partner in the Kahuku Wind project.
For more information, contact:
Kekoa Kaluhiwa
First Wind
Phone: 808-695-3310
E-mail: KKaluhiwa@firstwind.com
or
John Lamontagne
First Wind
Director, Communications
Phone: 617-960-9521
E-mail: jlamontagne@firstwind.com
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