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Hawaiian Electric announced that power restoration efforts on Oahu remain stalled while the affected substation is cleared of floodwater, debris, and damage.
Once safety inspections at the substation are complete, the power lines supplying electricity to Waimea, Kuilima/Turtle Bay, and Kawailoa—areas outside the current evacuation zone—will require additional safety checks before service can resume. The utility did not provide a precise timeline, indicating restoration is pending further assessments. Details are being clarified.
Ongoing delays highlight persistent challenges for Hawaiian Electric, particularly as adverse weather continues to hamper infrastructure repairs—a concern underscored when the utility recently cautioned that storms could lead to an Oahu outage delay. As the company manages immediate restoration efforts, its broader commitment to resilience is further reflected in progress toward a 37 percent renewable portfolio standard, an initiative intended to bolster long-term energy stability across the state.