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December

Hawaiian Electric boosts resilience across islands

To enhance resilience, Hawaiian Electric in 2025 has replaced thousands of utility poles, trimmed vegetation, overhauled underground equipment and installed technology to reduce wildfire and outage risks across the five islands it serves.

November

Nearly half of all Oahu single-family homes now have rooftop solar as installations continue at steady pace

Nearly half of the single-family homes on Oahu now have rooftop solar systems, highlighting Hawaiian Electric’s nation-leading effort to bring more customer-sited renewable energy onto the grid.

Hawaiian Electric unveils new look for its EV fast chargers as work continues to enhance charging equipment reliability

Hawaiian Electric is giving its electric vehicle fast chargers a new look with a company-branded vinyl wrap as it continues to focus on charging station reliability to support Hawaii’s growing EV market.

Hawaiian Electric and Pacific Biodiesel partner for holiday rice drive & recipe contest

Hawaiian Electric and Pacific Biodiesel are teaming up for the holidays to support local food banks and encourage local ingredients for holiday recipes. The collaboration – Kakou for the Holidays – includes a rice drive and a holiday recipe contest.

Hawaiian Electric to customers: Don’t get scammed!

It’s the busiest time of the year for scammers. They use phone calls, emails, texts – every mode of communication – to target utility customers during the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

Hawaii Relief Program offers utility assistance

Customers facing economic hardship can submit an application to the Hawaii Relief Program for assistance with utility bills. Announced last week by Gov. Josh Green, the program is designed to provide support for those facing uncertainty due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.

October

Hawaiian Electric makes significant progress in double pole removal

Hawaiian Electric continues to make significant progress in its efforts to remove double poles as part of a comprehensive, multi-year plan to improve safety, reliability and neighborhood aesthetics.

Hawaiian Electric launches pre-sales of new fundraiser cookbook, “Generations of Grinds: Years of Tasty Traditions”

Hawaiian Electric employees continue a long-standing tradition of supporting communities with the publication of their latest fundraiser cookbook, “Generations of Grinds: Years of Tasty Traditions,” featuring a collection of over 130 all-new, time-tested recipes from their family archives that celebrate Hawaii’s multi-cultural flavors and traditions.

Proposed rebates would help Hawaiian Electric customers in wildfire risk areas purchase backup power equipment

Qualified Hawaiian Electric customers in wildfire risk areas who are subject to preemptive power shutoffs would be eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase of backup power equipment, under a new company proposal.

Hawaiian Electric offers interest-free payment options to customers affected by federal government shutdown

Hawaiian Electric customers experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing federal government shutdown may be eligible for interest-free monthly installment plans.