Electric utilities, energy infrastructure, and renewable transition by Hawaiian Electric
Partial University Ave lane closures as Hawaiian Electric replaces utility pole
Hawaiian Electric will conduct utility work on University Avenue in Moiliili, replacing a leaning utility pole and anchors tomorrow between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The operation will result in the ...
Hawaiian Electric starts drone inspections to boost wildfire safety in Oahu
Hawaiian Electric has launched the use of unmanned aircrafts (drones) to conduct aerial inspections of its electrical infrastructure in wildfire risk areas through December 2026. On the island ...
Hawaiian Electric schedules utility pole replacement in Kalihi next week
Hawaiian Electric announced it will replace three utility poles along North King Street and Richard Lane in Kalihi on Thursday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 20. The planned work will take ...
Hawaiian Electric reports power outage affecting approximately 1,910 customers in Nanakuli area
Hawaiian Electric announced that around 1,910 customers in the Nanakuli area are experiencing a power outage. The company stated that the outage is not due to a Public Safety Power Shutoff and ...
Power restoration advances for Manoa and Makiki, Hawaiian Electric reports 270 customers remain affected
Hawaiian Electric has restored electricity to approximately 780 customers in Manoa and Makiki following an outage on Oahu. The company stated that about 270 customers remain without power as ...
Hawaiian Electric restores power to all Waimea Pupukea customers after outage
Hawaiian Electric has restored electricity service to all customers in the Waimea and Pupukea areas after a recent outage. The company clarified that the disruption was not due to a Public ...
Power loss impacts over 2,400 Hawaiian Electric customers in Makaha
Hawaiian Electric announced that approximately 2,460 customers in the Makaha area are currently experiencing a power outage. The company is actively inspecting lines and estimates that service ...
Hawaiian Electric reports outage affecting 1,770 customers in Hawaii Kai area
Hawaiian Electric has confirmed an outage impacting approximately 1,770 customers in the Hawaii Kai area. First responders have been dispatched to address the issue. The company clarified that ...
Power cut affects 1,930 in Wahiawa, Hawaiian Electric confirms
Hawaiian Electric announced that approximately 1,930 customers in the Wahiawa area are currently without power. The company clarified that the outage is not related to a Public Safety Power ...
Hawaiian Electric to upgrade underground manhole in downtown Honolulu beginning 10 October
Hawaiian Electric will begin upgrading an underground manhole in downtown Honolulu along Queen Street from 10 October, with work scheduled to run through early January 2027, excluding holidays. ...
Commercial EV charging electricity provided by Hawaiian Electric rises year over year
Hawaiian Electric disclosed that it delivered significantly more electricity for electric vehicle charging at commercial locations and its own fast charging sites during the first six months of ...
Hawaiian Electric schedules equipment upgrade on Kalanianaole Hwy with partial lane closure
Hawaiian Electric announced that crews will upgrade equipment on a utility pole along Kalanianaole Highway today, leading to a partial closure of the westbound lane between Hanauma Bay Road and ...
Hawaiian Electric considers proactive outages as crews repair hurricane damage
Hawaiian Electric announced that its crews are inspecting damages and making repairs following Hurricane Nolo across the company’s service territories. The company indicated it may implement a ...
Hawaiian Electric reports outages under 40 customers with Oahu crews responding
Hawaiian Electric announced that, as of 7:30 a.m. local time, there are no major power outages on Oahu, with field crews actively addressing incidents affecting less than 40 customers. The ...
Hawaiian Electric urges preparations for power disruptions ahead of major storm
Hawaiian Electric is urging customers to prepare for the possibility of extended power outages as a powerful storm system nears the state. The company has provided preparation and safety tips, ...
Hawaiian Electric reports 1,410 customers without power in Hawaii Kai area
Hawaiian Electric has reported that approximately 1,410 customers are currently without power in the Hawaii Kai area. The company stated that a first responder is investigating the incident. ...
Hawaiian Electric supports Kauai utility in ongoing power restoration
Hawaiian Electric is closely monitoring the potential development of another tropical storm that may impact the state. At the same time, the company is actively assisting Kauai Island Utility ...
Hawaiian Electric begins emergency repairs to utility infrastructure in Honolulu and Kaneohe
Hawaiian Electric has initiated emergency repairs to storm-damaged utility poles and power lines in Honolulu and Kaneohe. The work will require a partial closure of the townbound shoulder lane on ...
Likelike Highway lane restrictions to last until September 2026, Hawaiian Electric announces
Hawaiian Electric has extended the shoulder and far-right townbound lane closures along Likelike Highway near the Wilson Tunnel. The closure now remains in effect from mile marker 6.5 to 4.0, ...
Hawaiian Electric outage leaves 1,340 Makakilo customers without power
Hawaiian Electric has reported that approximately 1,340 customers in the Makakilo area are currently without power. First responder crews are en route to address the outage. The company clarified ...
Hawaiian Electric reports outage affecting around 10 customers in Kaneohe area
Hawaiian Electric has reported a power outage affecting approximately 10 customers in the Kaneohe area. The company confirmed that crews need to complete safety inspections before restoring ...
