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
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.
Community, Energy Savings
Easy home automation plus “Smart Plugs” equals energy savings
The Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini were hot ticket items this past holiday season, and I ended up receiving a Google Home Mini as a gift.
Bill and Payment, Community
#GivingTuesday with the Ohana Energy Gift program
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s as good a time for us to not only pause and take stock of all that we are thankful for, but to also remember that we have the power to positively impact the lives of others.
