Environmental Responsibility

We Have a Responsibility to Protect Our Island Environment

Hawaiian Electric believes it's important to serve as stewards of our islands and for our customers to be informed about environmental issues.

Energy Conservation and Environmental Education

Hawaiian Electric has long recognized the importance of energy conservation and efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Throughout the year, the company provides free energy information and online tools to the public, supports community events, and participates in service projects that preserve and protect Hawaii's unique habitats.

Free Educational Materials Available

To help customers manage electricity use, Hawaiian Electric offers informational material at various community venues and online.

The latest edition of Energy Tips & Choices features dozens of money-saving tips to use electricity more efficiently and safely. The 101 Ways to Save guide provides practical ways to conserve energy and care for the planet, while the Power to Save Energy Conservation Guide for Your Home offers helpful ideas to trim electricity use and manage utility bills. Best of all, the 101 and Power to Save guides are also available in Ilocano and Cantonese for our Filipino and Chinese audiences.

Taking the Message to Our Communities

Throughout the year, Hawaiian Electric promotes emergency preparedness, wildfire safety, electrical safety and energy conservation for the community to learn from experts on these topics.

In November, the popular Arbor Day Garden Expo and Tree Giveaway is sponsored by Hawaiian Electric at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens to highlight the role of trees in protecting the environment, encourages safety around power lines and provides fruit picking and tree trimming safety tips. Customers can choose one item from among a selection of fruit trees, native trees, shrubs or plants to take home.

People Power Projects

Volunteers from Hawaiian Electric participate in a number of community workdays during the year to preserve and protect our land, ocean and cultural sites. From removal of invasive plants and trees to beach cleanups, planting native trees, creating green breaks to protect against wildland fires, and restoring heiau and agricultural sites, our volunteers contribute hundreds of hours and "people power" to ensure these precious resources can thrive for generations to enjoy.

Monitoring our Progress

A commitment to sustainable operations and development is the foundation for Hawaiian Electric's Corporate Sustainability Report & Maps, which highlights company programs, activities and initiatives that reduce the contributions to global warming from electricity production. The report and maps also serve a purpose for the public to monitor the utilities' progress and are only available in digital format as part of Hawaiian Electric’s commitment to sustainable practices.