In observance of Discoverers' Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, 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
Gathered Together to Clean Up Chinatown
Ever since I was a kid and all throughout high school, my sister and I would follow my mom to Chinatown every Saturday morning to help pick up groceries for the entire week, and we usually ate lunch there before heading home.
Community, Electric Vehicles
Electric Garage Talk: Sam Wiener — EV Enthusiast
When Sam Wiener moved to Oʻahu in 2024, he made more than just a change in scenery. He also made the switch to his first electric vehicle, a 2015 BMW i3. Drawn by the lower maintenance costs, environmental benefits, and practical fit for island driving, Sam quickly embraced EV ownership.
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Community, Energy Storage, Renewable Energy
Waena Battery Project: First Tesla Megapacks arrive, bringing Maui closer to a more renewable grid
Construction of Hawaiian Electric’s Waena Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) reached a major milestone with the arrival of the first six Tesla Megapacks at the project site along Pulehu Road in Central Maui.
Community, Safety
Community volunteers work together to "Beat the Burn" before the next dry season
Despite the recent rain and humidity, wildfire prevention should still be top of mind. There have been several major storm systems that affected our islands this year, and with a Super El Nino hurricane forecast for 2026, there may be more tropical cyclones on the way.
Community, Safety
Crews start 3-year project to replace 100+ poles on Leeward Coast
For Yancy Medeiros, 65, it’s reassuring that Hawaiian Electric has launched a 3-year project to replace aging utility poles along the Farrington Highway corridor.
Community
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.
Community
Fighting hunger, supporting local farmers, & promoting healthy living for the future of Hawaii
August is National Wellness Month, and peak hurricane season. Food security and access to healthy, nutritious, fresh produce plays a big factor in the wellness of our communities, and these issues only become more accentuated when disasters arise.
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.
Careers, Community
Power Pathways Program empowers Maui's future energy workforce
Developing the next generation of skilled energy professionals requires more than classroom instruction, it takes meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect people to purpose.
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.
