Pacific Business News Journal reported today that Green Energy Team, LLC and KIUC have received 80% of funding needed to start the construction of a $90 million biomass-to-energy facility near Koloa. 2014 is the year targeted to begin operations at this facility, which is estimated to provide power for 8,500 homes or 11% of Kauai's electrical needs, said KIUC. Read more: Kauai Biomass-to energy Koloa facility