text:  to have four new renewable energy projects across Maui online by 2028. HECO officials told Maui community members last week the proposed projects at Ma'alai, Pulehu Nui and Waania remain in the early phases and still have key hurdles to clear, however. They've got to earn community buy-in, reach successful contract negotiations with the developers that are involved, ultimately win approval from the Public Utilities Commission.