Exploring the history of downtown Honolulu’s power plant
Every day on my way to work, I see the deactivated Honolulu Power Plant sitting at the end of Alakea Street in downtown Honolulu, and I often wondered what the inside looked like. At the end of last year, our government and community relations, and corporate communications process area had the opportunity to tour the facility.
Lei Day and Merrie Monarch Festival celebrate culture and community
Today is Lei Day in Hawaii, one of many celebrations rooted in our state’s rich culture and diverse communities. Lei Day is about sharing aloha and honoring the relationships that connect us.
Shop Small & Support Local: Where to grab matcha in downtown Honolulu/Chinatown
Occasionally, when walking through downtown or driving in the area, I see our crews and contractors hard at work, and I’m always amazed at the time and effort they put into servicing our grid. I don’t know how to fix a vault or inspect manholes to support the area, but there is one thing I know a bit more about: matcha and the many local businesses in the neighborhood that make great lattes.
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Founder’s Day with The Institute for Human Services: A little kindness goes a long way
In 1978, Father Claude DuTeil and his wife, Tutu Bert, began handing out peanut butter sandwiches to their unsheltered neighbors in Chinatown on Oahu. The peanut butter ministry has grown into what is now The Institute for Human Services (IHS), which reaches thousands of unsheltered individuals through their shelters, housing programs, and supportive services every year.
Careers, Community
Discovering my passion as a summer intern in digital communications
When I applied to be a digital communications intern at Hawaiian Electric, I knew I’d be creating content, but I didn’t expect to learn so much more outside of that! I’ve learned so many things about substations, power plant processes and even video editing, all of which exceeded my expectations for a summer internship program.
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Community, Outages
Our system operation teams are here to help 24/7!
At Hawaiian Electric, our teams are closely connected, and we rely on one another to safely and efficiently complete our work. When a power outage occurs or equipment needs repairs, teams across multiple departments work together to resolve the issue.
Community, Electric Vehicles
Electric Garage Talk: Hawaii Department of Transportation’s Fleet Electrification — Case Study
More than 20 years ago, in June 2005, Hawaii State legislators passed Act 216, requiring state agencies to evaluate their vehicle fleets and consider transitioning to electric vehicles.
Community, Emergency Preparedness, Safety
PSPS 101: Everything you need to know
Do you know what a PSPS is? You may have heard the term on your social media feeds, on the radio, or at your dinner table. A Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, is a process that is part of Hawaiian Electric’s enhanced Wildfire Safety Strategy.
Community
Coming together to support our 26th Aloha United Way Golf Tournament
In 2024, I attended my first ever Hawaiian Electric event, the Aloha United Way (AUW) Golf Tournament. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it would become one of the events I look forward to attending each year.
Community, Safety
How social media helps keep our customers informed
Think about the last time there was severe weather, a power outage, or an emergency. Where did you go for updates? Chances are, you checked social media. Over the past decade, social media has transformed the way we communicate and receive information.
Clean Energy Commitment, Community, Renewable Energy
Hawaii Powered: Help shape Hawaii’s energy future
Building a safe, reliable and resilient clean energy grid takes both technical planning and input from the communities we serve. We’ve started a new cycle of integrated grid planning (IGP), and we invite you to take part in the process.
Community
Get to know Paul Ng, automotive service professional on Oahu
Many people see our bucket trucks and company vehicles out in the field every day, but have you ever thought about the team that works behind the scenes to keep our vehicles in top shape? From repairing and maintaining our vehicles to responding to trouble calls, our fleet department plays a critical role in helping our crews keep the lights on for our communities.
Careers, Community
Powering up careers
When looking for your first professional job, it’s often about who you know — the classmate who turns into a colleague, the advisor who turns into a resume reference and often most importantly, the internship mentor who just might turn into your boss.
