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September 21, 2023

Hawaiian Electric begins restoration work in Lahaina at request of Maui Emergency Operations Center

In continued partnership with federal, state and county agencies, and with the clearance to re-enter parts of Lahaina, Maui emergency management officials have asked Hawaiian Electric to start replacing poles and other electrical equipment that were damaged by the windstorms and wildfires in and around Lahaina.

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February

February 21, 2023

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.

February 17, 2023

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.

February 15, 2023

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.

February 06, 2023

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

January 31, 2023

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.

January 23, 2023

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.

January 19, 2023

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.

January 12, 2023

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.

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