In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Employees In Our Community
At Hawaiian Electric, we strive to work with our communities to achieve a renewable energy future. Through volunteerism, financial support, and pursuing innovative initiatives, we will protect our aina, build community capacity and become a world leader in sustainability.
Throughout our long-standing partnerships with the community, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, we contribute our people power and resources for a stronger, sustainable, and more resilient Hawaii.
Community Spotlight
Planting seeds of change at the Waianae Kai Forest Reserve
On Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, our company collaborated with Waianae Mountains Watershed Partnership (WMWP) to create a green break at the Waianae Kai Forest Reserve. WMWP was founded by various local organizations, including the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, and US Army Garrison Hawaii, to responsibly manage watershed areas in Waianae while restoring the ahupuaa and its native species.
Supporting Robotics; Investing in Future Engineers
For nearly 20 years, our company has supported robotics programs such as FIRST Robotics, FIRST Lego League, Botball and VEX robotics competitions knowing that the investment in these STEM programs would help Hawaii develop future leaders and innovators. If any of those students went on to join our Hawaiian Electric ohana — even better.
10th Annual Touch a Truck Event
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, in partnership with IBEW1260, our employees on Oahu shared an up-close look at our trucks at the 10th Annual Touch a Truck event! Keiki had the opportunity to explore the inside of our line and bucket trucks, meet some of our frontline crew members, and try on their protective gear!
25th Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, we celebrated the 25th Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) with STEMworks! STEMworks hosted girls from intermediate schools across Maui for a day of learning with our engineers at Hawaiian Electric. Several of our engineers shared about their roles in the field and guided the students through hands-on engineering activities! Presented by Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., StemWorks' IGED was designed to increase interest in engineering among young girls in Hawaii.
Institute for Human Services Men's Shelter
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, our employees volunteered at IHS, The Institute for Human Services, Inc.'s men’s shelter to serve dinner to those residing in the facility or facing homelessness. Mahalo to our volunteers for fostering hope, one dinner service at a time!
MATHCOUNTS Hawaii Honolulu Chapter Competition
On Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, our employees on Oahu volunteered at the annual MATHCOUNTS Hawaii Honolulu Chapter competition! MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment, coaching, and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement in every U.S. state and territory. At the Hawaii Honolulu Chapter competition, our volunteers assisted with scoring the students’ answer sheets.
Community Events
Volunteers from Hawaiian Electric participate in various events in support of our community. Check out our community events.
