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July 24, 2024

New network of weather stations in high-risk areas will strengthen Hawaiian Electric’s wildfire response

Hawaiian Electric is installing a network of weather stations in wildfire-prone areas to provide key information about wind, temperature and humidity to help the company better predict and respond to fire weather conditions.

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July

July 02, 2024

“Bill protection” credit to end July 31 for Shift and Save pilot participants enrolled since February

“Bill protection” credits in place since the Feb. 1 launch of the Shift and Save pilot program will soon end for thousands of participating residents and businesses. The pilot’s six-month safety net that has kept customer bills within normal range is set to disappear July 31 for participants enrolled since February.

July 01, 2024

Hawaiian Electric launches new searchable maps for Public Safety Power Shutoff program

Hawaiian Electric customers can now use a new online search feature to determine if their address is within the high-risk wildfire areas within the company’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program (PSPS.)

June

June 26, 2024

Hawaiian Electric starts Public Safety Power Shutoff program on July 1

Starting July 1, Hawaiian Electric is prepared to preemptively shut off power in areas that appear at high risk of wildfire as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. Customers are urged to prepare for emergencies and the possibility of extended power outages during periods of high winds and dry conditions.

June 13, 2024

Ameresco to Celebrate the Commercial Operations of Kupono Solar at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the commercial operations and dedication ceremony for Kupono Solar. The solar and battery storage facility, located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex, is now operational and supporting Hawaiian Electric’s grid on Oahu.

June 10, 2024

Hawaii's Largest Solar Facility – Kuihelani Solar-plus-Storage – Begins Generating Electricity for Maui

AES Hawaii has commenced operations on Hawaii’s largest solar facility – Kuihelani Solar-plus-Storage on Maui – an impactful renewable energy project generating enough power for 27,000 homes at 8-cents per kilowatt hour, the lowest renewable energy cost in the state.

May

May 29, 2024

Hawaiian Electric launches Public Safety Power Shutoff program to enhance wildfire safety

With the dry, summer months ahead, Hawaiian Electric is expanding its Wildfire Safety Strategy by launching a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. Starting July 1, Hawaiian Electric may preemptively shut off power in areas that appear at high risk of wildfire during periods of forecast high winds and dry conditions to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

May 23, 2024

Helicopter inspections reveal overgrowth of albizia trees cause of East Honolulu power outages

Helicopter inspections by Hawaiian Electric revealed critical transmission line corridors that run along the base of the Koolau mountains have been choked by extensive overgrowth of albizia trees, leading to recent power outages that affected Hawaii Kai and portions of East Honolulu.

May 09, 2024

Hawaiian Electric completes West Maui transmission line work

A critical transmission line that serves as a back-up route of power to approximately 11,000 customers in West Maui is now online after Hawaiian Electric rebuilt the line along former routes in the Lahaina area with new steel and wood poles and electrical equipment.

May 03, 2024

Moratorium on disconnections of electric service for nonpayment for Maui customers extended through July 2

Suspension of service disconnections for all Hawaiian Electric customers on Maui has been extended through at least July 2, 2024, in accordance with the extension of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation.

April

April 30, 2024

Hawaiian Electric develops online tool to facilitate the siting of electric vehicle charging stations

Hawaiian Electric has developed an online tool designed to facilitate the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by showing available capacity on the electric grid at the circuit level.

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