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April 01, 2024

New framework streamlines choices for Hawaiian Electric customers in rooftop solar and energy storage programs

Hawaiian Electric today launched a new framework that streamlines choices for customers participating in the company’s rooftop solar energy programs. “Smart Renewable Energy” represents the next step in Hawaiian Electric’s push to bring more customer-sited renewable energy resources onto the grid as Hawaii strives to achieve its ambitious clean energy goals.

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August

August 11, 2023

FRIDAY UPDATE 2 P.M.: Hawaiian Electric crews continue with damage assessments, repairs

In continued coordination with State and County emergency response efforts, Hawaiian Electric crews today are continuing to make repairs in areas that are safe and accessible.

August 11, 2023

HEI Charitable Foundation Donates $100,000 to Maui United Way and Hawaii Community Foundation

Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) (NYSE: HE) has pledged to donate $100,000 to support relief efforts relating to the wildfires on Maui.

August 10, 2023

Hawaiian Electric assisting in West Maui emergency response efforts

Hawaiian Electric is asking West Maui customers without power to plan for extended outages that could last several weeks in some areas as crews are currently focusing on ensuring safety and supporting State and County emergency response efforts, which is prioritizing the clearing and maintaining access to impacted areas in West Maui today.

August 09, 2023

Hawaiian Electric asks for continued patience on power restorations on Maui

Hawaiian Electric is asking for continued patience from affected West Maui and Upcountry customers without power and for affected customers to plan for extended outages as access to many impacted areas is limited due to safety and emergency response concerns.

August 08, 2023

Hawaiian Electric asks West Maui, Upcountry customers to prepare for possible extended outages into this evening

As high winds continue to impact the electrical system on Maui, Hawaiian Electric is asking currently affected customers in West Maui and Upcountry to potentially prepare for an extended outage into the late evening as crews are working to complete extensive repairs in these areas.

July

July 28, 2023

Utility upgrades on Highway 19 in Paauilo

Hawaiian Electric will upgrade its transmission line on Highway 19 (Hawaii Belt Road) between mile markers 37 and 38 in Paauilo starting Monday, Aug. 7. One lane will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

July 27, 2023

Shift and Save rate pilot program kicks off with selection of 17,000 randomly selected participants

Customers randomly selected to participate in a pilot program to test time-of-use rates, which have the potential to reduce bills and cut greenhouse gas emissions from power generation, will begin receiving notifications the week of July 31.

July 21, 2023

New study explores what it would take for Hawaii to achieve a zero-carbon economy by 2045

A new study commissioned by Hawaiian Electric explores pathways to a net-zero carbon economy by 2045 and makes clear that major technological advances, especially in sustainable fuels and carbon-capture, and reaching consensus on land-use policy are some of what’s required for Hawaii to fully decarbonize over the next 22 years.

July 07, 2023

Hawaiian Electric grants to help sustain W. Oahu nonprofits

Hawaiian Electric has awarded a total of $65,000 to sustain existing programs of five nonprofit organizations that provide services to low-income, underserved and disadvantaged individuals and families in West Oahu.

June

June 22, 2023

Hawaiian Electric invites Maui community to offer input on renewable generation plans

Hawaiian Electric will hold a community meeting on July 11 to receive comments on its proposal to build new generating units that can run on a variety of renewable fuels, including biofuels.

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