Electric utilities, energy infrastructure, and renewable transition by Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric to close Kawaihae Street lanes for Ahi Substation upgrade
Hawaiian Electric will install electrical equipment at its Ahi Substation on Wednesday, July 22, as part of a broader project to enhance reliability in East Honolulu. The work will require ...
Team environment drives workplace engagement at Hawaiian Electric
A Hawaiian Electric employee describes the daily motivation of working with a supportive team, emphasizing workplace camaraderie and the reliability that comes from close collaboration. The post ...
Hawaiian Electric secures approval for two new solar and battery storage projects in Hawaii
Hawaiian Electric has received regulatory approval for two solar energy and battery storage projects, advancing plans to expand renewable energy infrastructure in Hawaii. The agreements represent ...
Hawaiian Electric veteran clerk manages high mail volume on Oahu
Hawaiian Electric reported that its mailing services department processes more than 25,000 pieces of mail each week for employees and customers. Steve Ishimoto, a senior mail clerk based on ...
Hawaiian Electric unveils Hawaii Powered vision for 100 percent local clean energy initiative
Hawaiian Electric has introduced its Hawaii Powered vision, aiming for a future powered entirely by locally sourced, clean energy. The utility is actively seeking community feedback through a ...
Hawaiian Electric reroutes Kalihi traffic as Puuhale Road closes for equipment upgrade
Hawaiian Electric will close a section of Puuhale Road in Kalihi from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today to replace utility poles and overhead electrical equipment. During this period, traffic will be ...
Hawaiian Electric to close Kapiolani Blvd lane for utility upgrades on 6/26
Hawaiian Electric will close the far-right eastbound lane of Kapiolani Blvd between Kaaha and Mahiai Streets on Friday, June 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to install and replace utility poles ...
Hawaiian Electric crews target noon restoration for remaining Waikiki customers
Hawaiian Electric restored power overnight to additional customers in Waikiki following a service outage. Crews continue working to safely complete repairs, with power expected to be restored ...
Hawaiian Electric to close lanes for Ahi substation work in East Honolulu
Hawaiian Electric will remove electrical equipment at its Ahi substation on Tuesday, June 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as part of an ongoing project to enhance grid reliability in East ...
Hawaiian Electric invites Hawaii residents to shape resilience strategy for clean energy grid
Hawaiian Electric is calling on Hawaii residents to participate in shaping the state’s future energy grid. The company is developing plans for a safe, reliable and resilient clean energy ...
Hawaiian Electric welcomes 2026 intern class as former interns secure permanent roles
Hawaiian Electric has announced the arrival of its 2026 summer interns and shared stories of successful career transitions within the company. Donica Kaneshiro, a senior communications ...
Hawaiian Electric seeks engineering leader to oversee T and D operations
Hawaiian Electric is actively recruiting a supervising engineer for its Transmission and Distribution Engineering department on Oahu. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising, ...
Hawaiian Electric advances Waiau Power Plant upgrade as six steam generators replaced
Hawaiian Electric has achieved significant progress in its plan to modernize the Waiau Power Plant, replacing six aging steam generators with smaller, more efficient combustion turbine units. The ...
Hawaiian Electric launches H-HEAP relief for qualifying customers facing high energy costs
Hawaiian Electric has opened applications for a one-time credit to assist customers struggling with energy bills under the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program, or H-HEAP. Eligible customers ...
Hawaiian Electric sponsors student solar car competition at Kapolei Middle School
Hawaiian Electric sponsored the annual solar sprint at Kapolei Middle School, where students from five local schools designed and raced their own solar powered cars on a short course. The ...
Hawaiian Electric engages with clean energy professionals at Las Vegas Kamaaina Come Home event
Hawaiian Electric announced its participation in the Kamaaina Come Home event, set for June 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT and is designed to connect ...
Hawaiian Electric restores power to majority after Nanakuli outage leaves one customer awaiting repairs
Hawaiian Electric has restored electricity to most customers impacted by the Nanakuli outage on Oahu, with only one customer still awaiting power as crews complete remaining repairs. The company ...
Hawaiian Electric calls for applicants to expand workforce
Hawaiian Electric is seeking to strengthen its team by inviting new applicants to join its ranks. The company expressed appreciation for its employees and reaffirmed its commitment to providing ...
Hawaiian Electric restores power to some Kaneohe customers as repairs continue
Hawaiian Electric has restored electricity to a portion of its Kaneohe customers following an outage reported this afternoon. The company stated that some customers will remain without power ...
New EV charging options expand at Dole Plantation as Hawaiian Electric deploys additional units
Hawaiian Electric has installed three new Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at Dole Plantation in Central Oahu through its Charge Up Commercial program. The latest additions are designed to make ...
Hawaiian Electric director Christian Whitney wins Women Small Business Champion award
Hawaiian Electric announced that Christian Whitney, its director of Pole Infrastructure Enterprise, has been named Women Small Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business ...
