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Exploring the history of downtown Honolulu’s power plant

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

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

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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Community, Energy Savings

Discounted tech to save energy for Hawaii residents

September 30, 2025 | Andrew Millard

Working at Hawaiian Electric, I learned there are creative tech products with reduced prices available for Hawaii residents at the Hawaii Energy Marketplace.

Community, Energy Savings, Safety

Cool tips to beat the summer heat

July 28, 2025 | Emily Miyashiro

Hawaiian Electric offers helpful tips to help you beat the heat while saving energy. Here are some of my favorite tips I’ve implemented in my own life.

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Community, Energy Savings

A simple wish for Mother’s Day: Flip the switch

May 11, 2025 | Shannon Tangonan

So instead, I have a simple energy-saving request of Jake, who is 17. Perhaps, for the sake of the planet and my sanity, he could remember to turn off his night light.

Community, Energy Savings

Energy savings and sustainable living in the city

April 30, 2025 | Alyssa Okamura

Sometimes city life can be overwhelming and “detached” from nature, but luckily the building I live in prioritizes energy efficiency, and I have started to incorporate other simple energy-saving habits and sustainable living practices into my life to save money and do my part for our aina, even from my 450-square-foot apartment.

Community, Energy Savings

Easy home automation plus “Smart Plugs” equals energy savings

February 13, 2018 | Ian Brizdle

The Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini were hot ticket items this past holiday season, and I ended up receiving a Google Home Mini as a gift.