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August 11, 2026

Nearly 3,500 rooftop solar systems added to Hawaiian Electric grids during the first half of 2026

Hawaiian Electric customers continued to add rooftop solar systems at a solid pace through the first six months of 2026 despite the loss of the residential federal clean energy tax credit at the start of the year.

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August 11, 2026

Nearly 3,500 rooftop solar systems added to Hawaiian Electric grids during the first half of 2026

Hawaiian Electric customers continued to add rooftop solar systems at a solid pace through the first six months of 2026 despite the loss of the residential federal clean energy tax credit at the start of the year.

August 10, 2026

Public Utilities Commission approves Hawaiian Electric’s request to expand renewables, energy storage

Hawaiian Electric today announced the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the company's Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), which seeks competitively priced renewable energy and storage for Oahu and Hawaii Island to meet customers' growing energy needs, modernize power generation and drive down costs by reducing the use of oil.

August 06, 2026

Hawaiian Electric statement on Oahu generation planning and corrected report on power plant

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has corrected an Aug. 6 story that inaccurately described an action by Hawaiian Electric related to the procurement of new generation resources. Hawaiian Electric didn’t ask the Public Utilities Commission for approval to build a 500-megawatt power plant.

July

July 30, 2026

Community Resilience Fair in North Kohala on Aug. 29

Hawaiian Electric invites the public to a Community Resilience Fair on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Hisaoka Gym in Kamehameha Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 28, 2026

Successful utility workforce training graduates second cohort in Maui County

Partners UH Maui College and Hawaiian Electric recently graduated its second cohort of local residents in its Maui Power Pathways Training Program, a free, ten week workforce training opportunity designed to prepare participants for potential careers with the island’s electric utility.

July 27, 2026

Hawaiian Electric continues monitoring Hurricane Fausto, urges customers to review preparations

Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor Hurricane Fausto and urges its customers to review their emergency plans, make sure they are prepared and monitor updated forecasts on the storm.

July 24, 2026

Hawaiian Electric monitoring Hurricane Fausto, preparing for possible impact

With Hurricane Fausto approaching and possibly reaching the islands early next week, Hawaiian Electric urges its customers to review their emergency plans, ensure they have supplies they need on hand and keep close watch on the development of the storm.

July 17, 2026

Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui

Hawaiian Electric today submitted its Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), seeking plans for competitively priced renewable energy and storage for Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui to meet customers’ growing energy needs and modernize the generation fleet to drive down costs by reducing the use of oil for power generation.

July 15, 2026

3-year wildfire safety project along Leeward Coast to replace 100-plus utility poles starting in late July

Hawaiian Electric is launching a 3-year project to replace aging wooden utility poles in West Oahu – mainly along the Farrington Highway corridor – to enhance safety in areas at high risk for wildfires.

July 09, 2026

Hawaiian Electric announces approval of two renewable energy project contracts

Hawaiian Electric recently received approval of power purchase agreements for two solar energy and battery storage projects, representing another milestone achievement in the expansion of renewable energy in Hawaii.

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