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By Jaymes Song Associated Press HONOLULU -- With a heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, Hawaii has become the first state to require solar water heaters in new homes, pleasing environmentalists but leading opponents to note the island chain's already high home prices. Republican Gov.

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By Anonymous At a press conference with Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle recently, Oceanlinx Limited, an Australia-based high-tech company, formally announced plans to provide electricity to Maui Electric Company from Hawaii's first wave energy project.

By Associated Press KAHULUI, Hawaii -- Peaceful protests met Hawaii Superferry passengers at both ends of the giant catamaran's first regular voyage after four months of debate, court action and government wrangling.