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
Coming together to fight hunger in Hawaii
For many people, the holiday season is a time for family to gather around a table, share gratitude and enjoy a delicious meal together. But for those facing food insecurity, this time of year can look very different.
Community
POV: You’re a lightbulb in the Honolulu Electric Light Parade
This year, I had the opportunity to be the green lightbulb and walk in the annual Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, for the Honolulu City Lights opening night.
Community
Keep holiday traditions alive for future generations
The end-of-year holiday season is a wonderful, yet stressful time of year. As far back as I can remember, my mother loved Christmas — the decorating, the baking and taking photos with Santa and the grandkids at the mall.
Community, Fraud Protection
Hawaiian Electric to customers: Don’t get scammed!
Right after receiving a Utility Scam Awareness email from Hawaiian Electric, a friend of mine alerted me to a call he received from “Hawaii Electric Company,” letting him know he is due a “refund” and the scammer asked for financial information for his “reimbursement.”
Community
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.
Community, Recipes
V’s Italian Meatball recipe
Every year, Hawaiian Electric publishes a cookbook to benefit our United Way giving campaign. The theme for our 2026 United Way cookbook is “Generations of Grinds: Years of Tasty Traditions”, celebrating our recipes that have been passed down through the generations.
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.
Community
Domonic Vespoli keeps Hawaiian Electric’s power plants and his ukulele tuned up
Maintenance Manager Domonic Vespoli grew up in Waianae. He said he would always pass Kahe Power Plant and be curious about what happened behind the gates.
Community
From “No Can” to “How Can”: The power of relationships in Lahaina
As Hawaiian Electric’s West Maui Community Liaison, a recent volunteer workday with community partners to protect Lahainaluna High School with a firebreak reminded me that our community relationships continue to be the strongest infrastructure that we build together across our islands.
Community
Quick tips for multi-factor authentication (MFA)
As a web support specialist at Hawaiian Electric, I speak to customers who experience issues accessing our Online Customer Service Center to view and pay their electricity bill.
