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Dedicated volunteers make the holidays brighter
During the holiday season, drivers heading east on the H-1 Freeway past the Koko Head cutoff can see the Puu O Kaimuki Park Christmas tree twinkling colorfully in the night skies. It’s a sight that draws gasps of delight and inspires feelings of joy and hope.
New paint, new lights, more memories: Big Ben brings holiday cheer to Hilo
The Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade has always been a staple holiday tradition for me and the Hilo community, signaling the beginning of the holiday season with festive lights, music, and massive floats of Christmas decorations.
Electric Garage Talk: Cynthia and her IONIQ, Esther
When Cynthia Carlton-Jarmon first learned to drive on her family’s farm in North Carolina — driving tractors, pickup trucks at nine, and school buses in high school — she never imagined she’d one day be zipping around Oahu in a sleek electric vehicle (EV) named Esther.
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Community
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.
Community
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.
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Community
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.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy up, but customer energy use even higher
It’s 4 p.m. as I write this blog and it’s also cloudy outside so there’s not much sunlight to speak of. But here I am doing my best to conserve energy. No lights are turned on, no air conditioning running even though it’s humid.
Community, Emergency Preparedness, Safety
Are you prepared for a tsunami?
April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii, a time to focus on staying prepared and educating our communities so that everyone knows what to do during a tsunami. Since there is no official tsunami season, it’s especially important that we are always ready!
Community, Electric Vehicles
Electric Garage Talk: Chris Agcanas with the City and County of Honolulu and his Nissan Ariya
Growing up locally here on Oahu, Chris Agcanas is all too familiar with the landscape and some of the challenges EV owners have with charger availability and range anxiety.
Community
The Year 2016: Looking back at the past decade
Instagram Boomerangs, pop music, and Pokemon Go — 2016 seems to have been a year full of easygoing energy and lighthearted moments.
Community
A Day in the Life of a Substation Working Foreman
Did you know our substation department plays a crucial role in providing power to our customers? They oversee all substations across the islands we serve, including performing routine maintenance on transformers, handling new installs, and responding to trouble calls.
Community
Meet the 2025 Kokua Community Champions: Alexander Lim & John Gomes
The Kokua Community Champion Service Award honors individual employees at HEI and Hawaiian Electric who’ve demonstrated exemplary volunteer service over the past year and rewards them by donating $1,000 to a charitable organization of their choice.
Community
Meet the 2025 Kokua Community Champions: Alisha Medeiros & Rena Hwang
The Kokua Community Champion Service Award honors individual employees at HEI and Hawaiian Electric who’ve demonstrated exemplary volunteer service over the past year and rewards them by donating $1,000 to a charitable organization of their choice.
