In observance of King Kamehameha Day, our offices will be closed on Thursday, June 11, 2026. 
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, Electric Vehicles
Electric Garage Talk: EV Skeptic to Enthusiast
When U.S. Army veteran Ivan Rudenko landed in Hawaii in 2016, he did not expect his journey from turbocharged Mercedes‑Benz enthusiast to electric vehicle (EV) evangelist would reshape both his garage and his businesses.
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.
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Community, Electric Vehicles
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.
About Us, Electric Vehicles
Boxy, balky and unloved, MARS II was early vehicle for EV exploration
While electric vehicles are a common sight today, their road to acceptance started more than 100 years ago. Back in 1899, Hawaiian Electric promoted electric cars as a sensible replacement for horses, declaring “electricity holds as unquestioned a superiority in the matter of lighting as it does in the matter of transportation.”
Community, Electric Vehicles
Electric Garage Talk: Lisa’s switch to electric from Ewa Beach
For Lisa, driving has always been about practicality - starting with a no-frills Honda CR-X she inherited in college. Today, she’s trading gas for electrons with her new Honda Prologue, embracing the quiet power of electric driving on Oahu. In this candid interview, Lisa shares what inspired her switch to EVs, the cost-saving perks, and the real-life challenges of navigating Hawaii’s public charging network.
Business/Commercial, Electric Vehicles
Electric Garage Talk: King's Transport Refrigeration - Leading the charge in sustainable cold storage solutions
Founded in 2011, Pacific Van Liners LLC (DBA King’s Transport Refrigeration & Bus AC Services) is a family business headquartered on Oahu and run by Santos and Nikki Gomez. Over the years, it has grown into a specialized service provider for refrigerated transport equipment in Hawaii, covering Oahu, Kauai, and Hawaii Island (and soon Maui).
Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy
Electric Garage Talk: Driven by Tony
Meet Tony Benton, a lifelong car enthusiast and rideshare driver living in Honolulu. When his gas-powered car gave out, he made the leap into the electric lane with a Chevy Bolt — and hasn’t looked back. In this candid conversation, Tony shares what it’s like switching to an EV as a full-time driver.
Community, Electric Vehicles
Taking the electric vehicle plunge - finally
I’d been thinking about buying an electric car for more than a year when I finally got the nudge I needed last fall. My aging gas-powered ride with 140,000 miles on the odometer needed a major repair that would cost several thousand dollars. When I asked my mechanic what I should do he advised me it was time to move on.
Electric Vehicles
Step inside The Electric Garage
Welcome to The Electric Garage! Hawaiian Electric is launching this new feature to help customers navigate Hawaii’s evolving transportation landscape where electricity is increasingly being used to power our cars, buses and other modes of transport.
Community, Electric Vehicles
Hawaii poised to be global leader in electrification of transportation
The state of Hawaii is leading the charge in creating a clean energy future that will benefit all residents across the Hawaiian Islands, and the Hawaiian Electric Companies play an important role in this transformation.
