Kamehameha Schools saves on energy
Kamehameha Schools is expected to save more than $190,000 annually after completing energy-efficiency renovations at its Oahu and Hawaii island campuses as well as its Kakaako commercial property.
Hawaii Energy, the ratepayer-funded energy conservation and efficiency program, provided $128,662 in financial incentives for the upfront costs of the energy-efficient renovations.
Kapalama, the oldest and largest of Kamehameha Schools’ three campuses, is estimated to save $172,750 annually on its electricity after the energy upgrades. The school upgraded its air-conditioning systems and lighting systems across the campus.
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii is estimated to save $6,887 annually on its electrical bill. The 300-acre campus in Keaau tinted windows and added motion sensors to interior lights.
The building at 660 Ala Moana Blvd. is estimated to save $13,567 in energy costs annually.
Streaking Nasdaq nears dot-com era high
NEW YORK » The Nasdaq composite rose for an eighth straight day Friday, pushing the index closer to its all-time closing high.
The index climbed with the overall stock market after Greece and its creditors in the eurozone reached an agreement on the country’s request to extend its bailout. The news was seen as positive by investors because it reduces the risk of Greece leaving the euro.
After gaining nearly 7 percent in February, the Nasdaq is now less than 2 percent from its record close of 5,048.62, a benchmark set during the frenzy of the dot-com era in March 2000.
On Friday the Nasdaq added 31.27 points, or 0.6 percent, to 4,955.97. Its eight-day win streak matches its longest stretch of gains since February 2014.
ON THE MOVE
Outrigger Enterprises Group has announced that Kelli Green is director of global reporting for the firm’s Hawaii regional office. Her responsibilities include accounting financial oversight and management for Outrigger Enterprises Group. Green was previously the advisory senior manager and audit services manager for Deloitte & Touche as well as director of internal audits for Hawaii Pacific University.
The Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has selected Elizabeth Fien as executive director. She is the first person to serve as executive director for the Friends. Fien was previously the organization’s education and development coordinator and director of development. She has 20 years of leadership, management and fundraising experience, including working as a nonprofit consultant raising funds for Friends of Waimanalo Library, Bridge House and the Waimanalo Health Center.
