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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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, 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.
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Community, Education, Safety
Sharing summer safety tips and connecting with Molokai keiki
Education and connectivity are crucial for keeping communities informed. Especially in a tightknit and local community like Molokai, educating our keiki can make all the difference.
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!
Emergency Preparedness, Safety
Apartment living: Preparing for an emergency
As an apartment renter, I know it can feel overwhelming to build an emergency kit and deal with various situations when we have limited space and there are other parties, like facilities management, involved. However, it is important we find creative solutions to prepare and prioritize our safety.
Emergency Preparedness, Safety
Helping my grandparents prepare for emergencies
Grandparents’ day isn’t just a day to honor and spend time with our grandparents. It’s also the perfect opportunity to give them something meaningful, like peace of mind during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness, Safety
Spotters provide crucial insights
Even with the company’s network of AI-assisted cameras and weather stations, field observations during a red flag warning play an important role. Armed with a toolkit that includes an anemometer (a device to measure wind speed), flashlight, high-visibility vest, maps and instructional materials, spotters are deployed in pairs as safety is a high priority.
Community, Energy Savings, Safety
Cool tips to beat the summer heat
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.
Emergency Preparedness, Safety
Tips for a heart-healthy emergency food supply
You see, putting together a heart-healthy emergency food supply for hurricane season can take a little extra effort. These days, I follow recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) and many local favorites don’t fit well into those guidelines.
Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Tree Trimming
Greatest of all time (GOAT) goat grazing on Maui
In partnership with Surfing Goat Dairy, it was the first time in our company’s 100-plus year history where we “employed” 15 goats to clear a 1-acre area next to one of our substations.
