The state has granted the developers of a Seawater Air-Conditioning System a permit that will allow them the begin construction in the Kakaako area. The developers of this project will use cold ocean water to provide air conditioning for downtown Honolulu.
The awarding of a Special Management Area use Approval and Shoreline Setback Variance to Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC is a “major milestone” for the project, said William Mahlum, HSWAC president and chief executive officer.
The SMA permit system provides guidance through State law for managing coastal development and allows HSWAC to construct a pumping and cooling station, as well as install underground piping in the Kakaako area.
Groundbreaking is expected in the first half of 2012 and construction is projected to be completed sometime in 2013.
This could be a major boost in how we use air-conditioning in Hawaii and also how much we pay to use it.
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