Fellows mentioned in this story:
Forest Frizzell
Keoni Lee
From HINow:
Women take over HI Now Daily! We talk story with powerhouse leaders in Hawaiʻi’s biz scene and Shifted Energy is helping to stabilize Hawaiʻi’s electrical grid and lower energy costs by transforming water heaters into smart energy storage devices. With a focus on serving low- and moderate-income households, Shifted is creating scalable energy solutions rooted in local innovation. Through the ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund—developed by Hawaiʻi Investment Ready and managed by Mission Driven Finance—Shifted Energy received flexible, impact-driven financing tailored to support social enterprises. The investment was further strengthened by the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s federally funded HI-CAP Collateral Support Program, helping reduce investment risk and unlock new capital. Together, this partnership showcases how philanthropy, private capital, and public programs can work together to power Hawaiʻi’s economic innovation and resilience.
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Aloha State Daily — Kailua-born and raised Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā, a former Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority executive, talks about what initially drew him to the organization focused on advancing statewide and global sustainability goals. Only a week in the role, he offers insights on collaboration and community-building to help implement such objectives by 2030.