#Hawaii Utilities

Hawaiian Electric, parent company tout progress in new reports

Included in the Hawaiian Electric report are generation maps that feature nearly a dozen utility-scale renewable energy projects that are scheduled to be completed between now and 2025.

Major Island Utilities to Share Hawaiian Electric Name

The transition to the Hawaiian Electric name will take place over the next several months, with changes to signage, bills, correspondence and websites.

Utility Scam Spike Expected Over Holidays

Scammers are targeting customers who rely on vital services such as electricity, water, gas and telecommunications.

Fewer Solar Permits Issued Statewide in 2019

Four of Hawaii’s counties showed an 11% drop in solar permits throughout the first half of the year, the President of Big Island-based ProVision Solar shared.

Sen. Hirono: Hawai‘i on Leading Edge of Incorporating Renewable Power & Energy Storage

Sen. Mazie Hirono highlighted the efforts of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and Hawaiian Electric to deploy renewable energy plus storage facilities across the state.

PUC Approves Transfer of Jointly Owned Utility Poles

The Hawaiian Electric Companies have acquired Hawaiian Telcom’s ownership interest in approximately 120,000 jointly-owned utility electric distribution poles.

Hawai‘i: Most Expensive Utilities in America

Hawai‘i tops the list of states with the highest average utility cost: $730.86 per month.

Hawaiʻi Utility Scam Awareness Day

Hawaiian Electric Companies and Utilities United Against Scams are marking the second annual Utility Scam Awareness Day today.