Hawaiian Electric advances Wildfire Safety Strategy, expands grid resilience work
Hawaiian Electric today announced actions it is taking as part of its Wildfire Safety Strategy, particularly in drought-stricken areas at elevated risk for wildfires.
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Hawaiian Electric today announced actions it is taking as part of its Wildfire Safety Strategy, particularly in drought-stricken areas at elevated risk for wildfires.
A year-long workplace campaign led by Hawaiian Electric employees resulted in raising more than $316,000 for Aloha United Way, the nonprofit working to advance the health, education and financial stability of the Hawaii community. Guided by the campaign theme Pilina, the Hawaiian meaning “to come together,” employees united with retirees and IBEW Local 1260 to amplify their fundraising efforts.
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be making routine equipment upgrades using bucket trucks along Honoapiilani Highway near Ukumehame Beach Park in the West Maui area on Thursday, March 28, impacting area traffic from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. No service interruptions are planned for this work.
Hawaiian Electric is asking all Hawaii Island customers to reduce or shift their electricity use over the next month.
Hawaiian Electric crews will straighten two utility poles Monday, March 25, near Liliha Public Library, impacting morning and afternoon mauka-bound traffic on Liliha Street approaching the library. The work is being scheduled in consideration of the library’s usual Monday closure.
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a utility pole on Waipahu Street fronting Stepping Stones Academy and The Salvation Army Thrift Store on Tuesday, March 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work will impact vehicular and foot traffic and restrict street parking in the construction zone.
Hawaiian Electric crews will perform emergency work to replace a de-energized downed cable along Alohea Avenue in Kaimuki on Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 27, impacting traffic in the area from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days.
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a transformer on a utility pole along Kaukonahua Road in Waialua, North Shore, on Friday, March 22, partially closing the southbound lane from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace switching equipment on several utility poles along Puuloa Road on Friday, March 22, impacting traffic in the Kalihi-Mapunapuna area from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a utility pole and transformer along Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa on Tuesday, March 19, impacting traffic in the area from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a section of overhead power lines in Maunawili Valley while contractors trim surrounding trees and brush on Auloa Road, affecting traffic along Kalanianaole Highway in the morning and afternoon starting Monday, March 18, through Thursday, March 21.