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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
A couple office wellness tips
Since August is National Wellness Month, I thought it might be helpful to share some of my recent experiences with trying to stay physically healthy while working in an office environment.
Community, Events
Honolulu’s holiday elves are already hard at work
It might still be summer, but we are halfway through the year, which brings us one step closer to the bustling holiday season! While we wrap up our summer vacations and enjoy some time in the sun, the Friends of Honolulu City Lights team has already begun planning for their annual holiday festivities.
Community
Employee wellness is IN, and so is yoga sculpt!
Yoga sculpt, hot yoga, Pilates, barre, Lagree — fitness classes have been on the rise, and you’ve probably heard of at least one of these workouts through friends or social media. However, they’re not just for physical appearance. Getting your body in shape improves your overall wellness. I began yoga sculpt classes at the end of 2023 and can confirm that it is my favorite way to work out after sitting in the office.
Careers, Community
POV: You’re a summer intern at Hawaiian Electric
Whether it be going to a substation visit or working in the office, summer interns at Hawaiian Electric get a chance to learn about what it takes to power the five islands the company serves.
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.
Bill and Payment, Community
Downtown Honolulu gets a new payment drop box
Today, those payment boxes are still open in Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Waimea and our new Honolulu location at Alii Place at 1099 Alakea St. (replacing the payment box at the American Savings Bank Tower, which will close on July 11), but they are not the only way to pay your bill.
Community, Outages, Residential
Some first-generation Mililani kids, homes and utility lines nearing age 50
Growing up in a young master-planned community, it was typical for every fourth house on your street to look almost exactly like yours. What wasn’t typical was seeing a utility pole in your neighborhood since Castle & Cooke developed Mililani with the utilities underground. But the aging electrical infrastructure has started to cause frequent outages in some older neighborhoods.
Community
A father’s influence on energy savings and sustainability
My dad, Dave Okamura, has been an electrical engineer for Hawaiian Electric on Hawaii Island for 31 years, and he is one of the many people in my life who has inspired me. While I may not be following his specific career path, mostly because I am bad at math, I grew up surrounded by chatter about energy. Years later, I wouldn’t have imagined that I’d be working for the same company.
Community, Energy Savings
A simple wish for Mother’s Day: Flip the switch
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, Outages
Crews upgrade power cables in Nanakuli to address outages
As a communications specialist, it’s part of my job to monitor outages and at times field calls from local media outlets. Unfortunately, we respond to inquiries about outages in some areas more frequently than others. Of late, Nanakuli has had more than its fair share of outages. It’s why our company has embarked on a major project to replace direct-buried cables that are at the root of the problem.
