#Hawaii Electric Light Co.
Hawai‘i Renewable Energy Status Board Goes Live
The Hawaiian Electric Companies created an online renewable project status board listing 17 grid-scale projects currently proposed or underway on four islands.
Progress Made in Power Restoration
Hawai’i Electric Light Says that about 800 customers had power restored Monday night as 300 remain without power.
HELCO Warning Customers of Bill-Payment Scam
The utility is receiving reports from customers of callers claiming to be from the company and saying bills should be paid using a service called “Money Pak.”
More Lane Closures on Highway 190 in North Kona
HELCO’s transmission line project will force the closure of one lane north of Puuanahulu for the next two weeks.
ANALYSIS: Six Myths About County’s Waste Incineration Plan
Take a look at the reality of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s proposed solution to the Big Island’s solid waste problem.
PUC Grants Rate Increases to Hawaiian Electric Companies
The rate increases are based on tariffs designed to provide the utilities with incentives to pursue efficiency and integrate home-based solar on their grids.
Power Line Work to Close One Lane of Hwy 190
The lane closures will last from April 21 to July 31, and will be done Monday through Saturday in the area between the Waikoloa junction and Puuanahulu.
Energy Lecture Series to Feature CEO of Hawaiian Electric
Dick Rosenblum will speak April 7 in the fourth of five free lectures held on energy issues at Kona’s NELHA Gateway Visitor Center.
UPDATE: Public Reporting More Scams Via Phone, Email
Police are again warning the public to be careful about giving out personal information or opening attachments of suspicious emails.
Police Warning Public of Electric Bill Phone Scam
A Hilo woman reported being threatened with having her power shut off if she didn’t pay what a caller said was an overdue bill.
Gusty Winds Result in Numerous Power Outages
Although Hawaii Electric Light Co. crews worked throughout the night to repair downed poles and lines, some areas of East Hawaii were still without power today.
Lightning Striking Power Poles Causes Puna Outage
The strikes in Nanawale Estates affected that and several neighboring subdivisions.
VIDEO: Man Chains Himself to HELCO Offices Over Bills
A man claiming he had been overbilled by the Big Island electrical utility chained himself to the company’s door earlier this month.
Big Island Returning to Pre-Flossie Normalcy
Downed trees and power lines left some residents without electricity until 2:30 a.m. today.
More Overnight Power Outages Planned for North Kohala.
The electricity will be shut off at 8 p.m. on Aug. 13 and Aug. 14, and is scheduled to be turned back on at 5 a.m. the following mornings.
HELCO Replacing Underground Cables in Kona Subdivision
The work in the Kilohana community is scheduled for week days only and could take up to six months to complete.
Power Outages Set for North Kohala Wednesday, Thursday Nights
Hawaii Electric Light Co. said the two outages set for 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning are needed to upgrade equipment.
HELCO Seeking Public Input on Five-Year Action Plan
The Big Island utility is holding the meetings Tuesday in Hilo, Wednesday in Pahala and Thursday in Kailua-Kona.
Pole Work Closing Two Blocks of Puainako Thursday Night
Hawaii Electric Light Co. said the work will involve closing the blocks between Iwalani and Kuhilani streets from 10 p.m. Thursday until early Friday morning.
HELCO Makes It Official; More Geothermal Power Sought
Prospective developers have about a week to announce their intention to bid on the project, and until April 30 to submit a proposal.
