August

Hawaiian Electric debuts fast electric vehicle charger in Pukalani

Electric vehicle drivers can now power up at a newly installed Hawaiian Electric fast charging station at the Pukalani Terrace Center in Upcountry Maui.

Hawaiian Electric pledges an all-electric passenger fleet by 2035

By 2035, every passenger car, SUV, light pickup and minivan in Hawaiian Electric’s fleet will be a plug-in electric, joining the growing number – today over 12,000 – of electric vehicles on Hawai‘i roads.

July

Final decision holds Hawaii Island electric rates steady

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued a final decision that results in no increase in electric rates for Hawaiian Electric customers on Hawaii Island.

Financial assistance available to help customers pay bills

Hawaiian Electric customers who are having difficulty paying their electric bill may qualify for assistance from a number of government programs and nonprofit agencies offering help to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Customers should prepare for outages as Hurricane Douglas tracks toward the islands

Hawaiian Electric Company is moving crews and equipment where needed as Hurricane Douglas approaches the islands, and urges customers to prepare for storm-related power outages.

Hawaiian Electric activates emergency response plans as Hurricane Douglas nears

As Hurricane Douglas heads closer to the islands, Hawaiian Electric has activated its emergency response plans and is readying crews to respond where needed.

Hawaiian Electric urges customers to be prepared as Hurricane Douglas approaches

As Hurricane Douglas approaches the islands with the potential for high winds and heavy rains, Hawaiian Electric is proactively preparing to respond, and customers should have their emergency plans in place.

Hawaiian Electric offers payment plans to help customers

To assist residents and businesses dealing with the financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic, Hawaiian Electric is offering special payment plan options to customers, including extending payments over time.

Hawaiian Electric proposes to speed use of electric buses

Hawaiian Electric has proposed a project to speed adoption of electric buses in public, private and school bus fleets on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii islands. The company is asking the Public Utilities Commission to approve an eBus Make-Ready Infrastructure Pilot Project.

Hawaiian Electric opens sixth EV fast charger on Hawaii Island

Hawaiian Electric has installed a DC fast charger for electric vehicles at the new Puna Kai Shopping Center in Pahoa. It is the sixth publicly-accessible fast charger owned and operated by Hawaiian Electric on Hawaii Island.