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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Electric Vehicles
Step inside The Electric Garage
Welcome to The Electric Garage! Hawaiian Electric is launching this new feature to help customers navigate Hawaii’s evolving transportation landscape where electricity is increasingly being used to power our cars, buses and other modes of transport.
Community
The Electric Kitchen video cookbook
The Electric Kitchen is getting some upgrades! My Digital Communications team members at Hawaiian Electric have been busy creating some short and fun cooking videos to highlight our popular The Electric Kitchen recipes.
Community
Community connections through culture and a sense of place
On July 21, I was among a small group of employees from Hawaiian Electric who were invited to observe and participate in a special gathering in Waimanalo to rebuild the walls of Pahonu Ponds, an early Hawaiian rock-walled fishpond near Kaiona Beach Park.
Community
Happy 91st birthday King Street building!
The Hawaiian Electric Company building has quietly stood on the corner of King, Richards and Merchant streets on Oahu since 1927. Many of the neighboring buildings and surrounding roads have changed but this year marks 91 years as one of downtown Honolulu’s landmark buildings.
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.
