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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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May

May 01, 2023

AES Corp.’s Waikoloa Solar + Storage Project online

AES Waikoloa Solar + Storage is online and feeding lower-cost renewable energy to the Hawaii Island electric grid.

April

April 10, 2023

Hawaiian Electric supports Hawaii Wildlife Fund’s Kau Coastal Restoration Program

The Hawaii Wildlife Fund recently received a $15,000 donation from Hawaiian Electric to support its Kau Coastal Restoration Program.

April 05, 2023

Employees, retirees raised over $63,400 for HIUW in 2022

In 2022, Hawaiian Electric employees and retirees on Hawaii Island, with support from IBEW Local 1260, together raised $63,464.45 during the company’s workplace campaign to benefit Hawaii Island United Way.

April 04, 2023

Hawaiian Electric highlights renewable energy progress in 2022-23 Sustainability Report

By the end of 2022, 37% of single-family homes across the five islands Hawaiian Electric serves had rooftop solar, Oahu’s first grid-scale solar and storage project was online, and the state’s last remaining coal plant was retired.

April 04, 2023

Hawaiian Electric invites Maui community for update on renewable energy, generation plans

Hawaiian Electric will hold a community meeting on April 13 to provide an update on the renewable energy transition and recent developments on the status of the island’s existing power generation resources.

April 03, 2023

Hawaiian Electric seeks public comment on draft ‘Integrated Grid Plan: A pathway to a clean energy future’

Hawaiian Electric has drafted an overarching plan for its island grids that aims to create a resilient, clean energy system powered by resources from Hawaii, for Hawaii.

March

March 31, 2023

Employees, retirees raised over $430,000 for AUW in 2022

Hawaiian Electric employees and retirees on Oahu with support from IBEW Local 1260, together raised $430,571.48 during the company’s 2022 workplace campaign to benefit Aloha United Way. The nonprofit will disburse funds through its partner agencies to support and continue services for the underserved and vulnerable individuals, families and communities in need.

March 30, 2023

Record $8.1M in federal energy credits helps over 7,500 Hawaiian Electric customers in need

Thousands of Hawaiian Electric customers received a record $8.1 million in federal credits to reduce their energy bills, about $2.5 million more than last year.

March 07, 2023

Hawaiian Electric refines Battery Bonus incentive program

Hawaiian Electric solar customers who participate in the company’s Battery Bonus energy storage incentive program will benefit from several new program refinements developed with input from the solar industry.

March 06, 2023

Opportunities available for landowners to host renewable energy projects, contribute to clean energy future

To further Hawaii’s transition to clean energy and to reduce carbon emissions, Hawaiian Electric is seeking information from owners of land on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island who are interested in making their land available for future renewable energy projects that will benefit all electric customers.

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