Energy savings and sustainable living in the city
Sometimes city life can be overwhelming and “detached” from nature, but luckily the building I live in prioritizes energy efficiency, and I have started to incorporate other simple energy-saving habits and sustainable living practices into my life to save money and do my part for our aina, even from my 450-square-foot apartment.
Pet Preparedness: Building an emergency kit
When disaster strikes, we often focus on our own safety. We make sure to have food, water, flashlights, and other essentials that you may need in an emergency — but what about our pets?
Wildfire safety begins with learning
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month dedicated to prevention and preparedness. The Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO) says over 99% of all wildfires in Hawaii are human-caused, and wildfire safety begins with learning about wildfire and safety.
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Community
Champions help to heal communities: Jamila Jarmon
From modest beginnings to an astonishing record of achievements that include her recent selection to the Obama Foundation Leaders Program, Jamila Jarmon is a force to be reckoned with and she’s just getting started.
Community
Try a STEM home experiment
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) interests are increasing throughout the nation. Hawaiian Electric supports STEM for local youth by sponsoring the Hawaii VEX IQ Elementary and Middle School Robotics Competitions.
Community
Champions help to heal communities: John DiGiovanni
Prior to joining Hawaiian Electric in 2017, John DiGiovanni served our country as an active-duty member of the United States Marine Corps and today brings the same level of dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence to his current role at Hawaiian Electric as well as his service to local communities as a volunteer for youth and veteran organizations.
Community
Champions help to heal communities: Kelii Opulauoho
Promoting inclusivity is at the heart of our next champion Kelii Opulauoho, whose passion and leadership supporting marginalized groups overlap both professionally and personally.
Community
Champions help to heal communities: Yoh Kawanami
Fluent in Japanese and inspired by Nitobe Inazo ( “I wish to be a bridge across the Pacific”), a pre-World War II Japanese economist, educator and diplomat, Yoh Kawanami volunteers his time and leverages his unique background on activities that further U.S.-Hawaii-Japan relations while also supporting the next generation of thought leaders. At Hawaiian Electric, Yoh leads the company’s customer-sited programs which support grid reliability and the integration of renewable resources.
Distributed Energy Resources, Renewable Energy, Solar
Smart Renewable Energy programs simplified for customers
Over the years, when the idea of adding rooftop solar came up at our house, it seemed the list of available programs Hawaiian Electric was always growing. Now, it’s a much more streamlined process for anyone trying to wrap their head around what’s right for them.
