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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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October 08, 2026

Proposed Maui solar and battery storage project would power the equivalent of nearly 10,000 households annually

Hawaiian Electric is seeking regulatory approval to purchase power from a renewable energy project that would add 20 megawatts of solar generation and 80 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage to Maui's electric grid, helping advance Hawaii's clean energy goals while supporting reliable electric service.

October 06, 2026

Hawaiian Electric HR manager named a 2026 Workforce Hero for efforts to hire and retain local talent

Recognizing the multi-pronged approach to building Hawaiian Electric’s pipeline to hire local talent, state labor officials have honored manager Kazunori "Kazu" Hayashida with a 2026 Workforce Heroes Award-Oahu.

October 02, 2026

Hawaiian Electric assists National Park Service in restoring power to Kalaupapa

Power has been restored to Kalaupapa after Hawaiian Electric assisted the National Park Service with repairs to a power line damaged by Hurricane Nolo along the Kalaupapa Pali.

September

September 30, 2026

EV charging rises across Hawaiian Electric service areas

Hawaiian Electric provided significantly more electricity for EV charging at commercial charging locations and the company's own fast charging sites during the first six months of 2026 than during the same period last year.

September 26, 2026

Noon update: Hawaiian Electric remains ready to respond

As Hurricane Nolo tracks slowly westward, Hawaiian Electric crews, contractors and support staff remain ready to respond as conditions allow.

September 26, 2026

9 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric responds to scattered power outages as Hurricane Nolo slowly moves westward

Hawaiian Electric has been responding throughout the night to outages in various areas of Hawaii Island as Hurricane Nolo moves slowly westward. The company continues to encourage customers to prepare for possible power outages as strong winds and heavy rain remain in the forecast.

September 25, 2026

4 p.m. update: No major power outages as Hurricane Nolo approaches Hawaii

Hawaiian Electric continues around-the-clock monitoring of Hurricane Nolo as the storm approaches the state and encourages customers to remain prepared for possible power outages as Nolo unleashes strong winds and heavy rain.

September 25, 2026

11 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric ready to address storm-related power outages

As Hurricane Nolo approaches the state, Hawaiian Electric crews are prepared and stand ready to respond and begin damage assessments as soon as it is safe to do so.

September 24, 2026

Hawaiian Electric: prepare for power outages as Tropical Storm Nolo approaches the state

Hawaiian Electric is urging customers to prepare for the possibility of extended power outages due to the powerful storm system that is nearing the state.

September 24, 2026

Hawaiian Electric is monitoring Tropical Storm Nolo, preparing for probable impact

With the approach of Tropical Storm Nolo and probable impact to the state starting later today, Hawaiian Electric is proactively preparing to respond.

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