#Hawaiian Electric Co.

All state departments on Oʻahu close early due to severe weather conditions

Catastrophic flooding from second Kona low storm prompts proactive power shutoff for thousands on Oʻahu.

Hāmākua Energy to host virtual community meeting on March 24

Hāmākua Energy will share its plans and provide a recap of the company’s activities in the past quarter during the virtual community information meeting.

Kona low recovery: About 3,200 are still without power, Hawaiʻi County asks for damage reports

Over 3,000 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power due to trees that have fallen and casued extensive damage to utility poles and power lines.

Puna Geothermal Venture to start ‘Repower Project’ to boost renewable energy use, lower prices

Under the project, 12 aging generating units will be replaced with three modern generators to produce more power while decreasing its emissions footprint and electric costs to customers.

HELCO Holding Public Meetings on Planning Process

The meetings are designed to get input on the Integrated Resource Planning process initiated by the state Public Utilities Commission.

PUC Holding Hearings on Rate Hike, Biodiesel Plan

Hawaii Electric Light Co. is asking the regulatory agency to approve a 4.2% rate increase as well as ratepayer subsidies for biodiesel produced in Ka‘u.

HELCO President Finds Himself on Hot Seat

Members of the County Council questioned Hawaii Electric Light Co. President Jay Ignacio on the costs and impacts to the utility from photovoltaic systems.