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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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April

April 06, 2026

Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather, preparing for possible impact

With the severe weather including thunderstorms and flash flooding forecast to arrive later in the week, Hawaiian Electric is proactively preparing to respond as it monitors developing weather conditions.

April 01, 2026

As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, electric bills will be higher in coming months

Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for potential increases in energy costs in the coming months, driven by rising global oil prices linked to escalating geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

March

March 30, 2026

Hawaiian Electric to host ‘Renewable Energy Zones’ public workshops to share info, receive feedback

Hawaiian Electric is seeking community feedback on an initiative to help guide where future renewable generation projects should be sited.

March 24, 2026

Hawaiian Electric warns of scams targeting businesses on Oahu, Maui, including a prominent hotel in Waikiki

Hawaiian Electric is alerting customers to a string of scams mostly targeting businesses on Oahu and Maui that are likely connected, including an incident last week involving a man who approached the front desk of a Waikiki hotel and warned that power would be shut off within an hour if payment was not made by calling “Hawaiian Electric.”

March 10, 2026

Hawaiian Electric in 2025 achieves 37% renewable energy across five islands amid spike in electricity demand

Hawaiian Electric achieved a 37% consolidated renewable portfolio standard in 2025, marking progress toward the 2030 RPS milestone of 40% — even as the company’s electricity demand grew at the highest rate in over 20 years.

March 09, 2026

Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather, preparing for possible impact

With the severe weather including thunderstorms and flash flooding forecast for later in the week, Hawaiian Electric is proactively preparing to respond.

March 06, 2026

Key facts on Performance Based Regulation, rate reset

Performance Based Regulation (PBR) is a unique and innovative regulatory framework that incentivizes utility performance aligned with customer interest and public policy objectives.

March 03, 2026

Hawaiian Electric made significant progress in 2025 on downtown Honolulu, Chinatown service upgrades

Hawaiian Electric made significant progress in 2025 in its efforts to improve service to downtown Honolulu and Chinatown, replacing transformers, underground cables, and other infrastructure as part of a comprehensive, multiyear action plan.

February

February 16, 2026

Top Hawaii robotics teams advance to the 2026 VEX World Championships

A total of 52 robotic teams representing public and private schools as well as club organizations and home teams from Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, and Molokai competed at this weekend’s Hawaii VEX V5 Robotics Competition Regional Championship.

February 10, 2026

Robotics teams to compete in the 2026 Hawaii VEX Regional Championships

Sponsored by Hawaiian Electric and in partnership with the Hawaii Space Grant Consortium, Hawaii Army National Guard, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, and Pearl City High School.

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