Hawaiian Electric Company will receive $750,000 in federal stimulus funding to develop wind power initiatives, U.S. Sens. Daniel Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye said today in a news release.

The award, from the U.S. Department of Energy, will support HECO’s Hawaii Utility Integration Initiatives.
“Grants like this will help Hawaii as we continue to strive for energy independence through the creation of renewable power solutions that utilize our unique access to wind, water, solar and other sustainable resources,” the senators said in a statement.
Wind farm projects operate on Maui and the Big Island. Other projects are being planned for Kahuku, Maui and Lanai.