Electric utilities, energy infrastructure, and renewable transition by Hawaiian Electric
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 ...
Hawaiian Electric kicks off infrastructure improvements for downtown small businesses
Hawaiian Electric has initiated a series of repairs and network upgrades in downtown Honolulu and Chinatown. The timing coincides with the beginning of Small Business Week and National Matcha Day, ...
Hawaiian Electric advances workforce development with apprentice program at Waiau Power Plant
Hawaiian Electric continues its commitment to workforce development by recognizing Kody Tamashiro, an apprentice machinist mechanic 2, during National Apprenticeship Week. Tamashiro is enhancing ...
Hawaiian Electric crews plan partial westbound closure on Farrington Hwy for infrastructure work
Hawaiian Electric announced that crews will carry out work on Wednesday, 4/29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the east end of the Mailiili Beach parking lot in Waianae. The project involves ...
Hawaiian Electric completes Atkinson Drive work near YMCA of Honolulu building
Hawaiian Electric has finished its work along Atkinson Drive near the YMCA of Honolulu building. The company announced the completion of the project on April 22, 2026. This development is aimed ...
Atkinson Drive lane closure set as Hawaiian Electric upgrades underground utilities
Hawaiian Electric will close the mauka-bound right lane of Atkinson Drive from Ala Moana Boulevard to Kona Street, near the YMCA of Honolulu building, today and tomorrow between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 ...
Hawaiian Electric resumes Ala Moana underground upgrades causing lane closures from 20 April
Hawaiian Electric will resume upgrades of underground utility equipment in the Ala Moana area starting Monday, April 20, continuing through Friday, May 1, excluding weekends. The work will ...
Jamila Jarmon drives growth strategy for electrified transport, Hawaiian Electric moves forward
Hawaiian Electric has recognized Jamila Jarmon, its manager of growth strategy for electrification of transportation, for being named to the HB20: For the Next 20 class by Hawaii Business. The ...
Hawaiian Electric leads REZ public meeting for zones 5 and 6 at WCCHawaii
Hawaiian Electric has commenced a public meeting at WCCHawaii focused on the Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) initiative for zones 5 and 6. The event, held on April 14, 2026, gathers community ...
Hawaiian Electric blocks eastbound lane and sidewalk for infrastructure works in Waikiki
Hawaiian Electric will close the far-left eastbound lane along Kalakaua Avenue between Lewers Street and Seaside Avenue in Waikiki as crews replace and upgrade underground cables. The closure ...
Hawaiian Electric promotes Charles Agngarayngay to shift supervisor at Kahe Power Plant
Hawaiian Electric announced the promotion of Charles Agngarayngay to shift supervisor at the Kahe Power Plant. Previously serving as an equipment operator, Agngarayngay was responsible for ...
