February

Hawaii VEX Robotics Championships qualifies 8 robotics teams for World event in Dallas, TX

Sponsored by Hawaiian Electric, the Hawaii VEX Robotics Middle and High School State Championships, held on February 19-20 at Kamehameha Schools – Kapalama, qualified 8 out of 50 Hawaii VEX robotics teams that will advance to the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championships.

Hawaiian Electric achieves 32% renewable energy in 2022

Aided by new grid-scale and rooftop solar capacity, Hawaiian Electric achieved a 32% consolidated renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2022 using a new calculation signed into law last year.

Hawaiian Electric sees brisk pace of solar installations

The number of private solar systems on Hawaiian Electric’s grids rose to nearly 97,000 last year, fueled by customer incentives offered by the company, an extension of federal tax credits for solar and rising electricity rates.

Hawaii VEX IQ Championships qualifies 18 robotics teams for World event in Dallas, TX

Sponsored by Hawaiian Electric, the Hawaii VEX IQ Robotics Elementary and Middle School State Championships, held on January 28 at Hanalani Schools and February 4 at University of Hawaii at Hilo, qualified 18 out of 67 Hawaii VEX robotics teams that will advance to the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championships.

January

Hawaiian Electric supports Hawaii Diaper Bank

The Hawaii Diaper Bank recently received a $10,500 donation from Hawaiian Electric to support its efforts to eliminate diaper need on Hawaii Island.

Hawaiian Electric issues call for projects to significantly expand renewable energy generation on Oahu, Maui

Hawaiian Electric announced it is seeking proposals for renewable energy projects on Oahu and Maui in a new round of clean energy procurement that for the first time includes requests to develop firm renewable capacity on the two islands.

Hawaiian Electric supports Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike with $20,000 for construction of new solar kiln

Hana-based nonprofit Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike recently received a $20,000 donation from Hawaiian Electric to support the construction of a new solar wood-drying kiln to expand its construction program for at-risk youth in East Maui.

Hawaii’s first two community-owned and -designed solar projects coming to Molokai

Hawaiian Electric and Hoahu Energy Cooperative Molokai are moving ahead with the state’s first two community-owned and -designed solar plus battery projects.