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November 03, 2023

Hawaiian Electric advances Wildfire Safety Strategy, expands grid resilience work

Hawaiian Electric today announced actions it is taking as part of its Wildfire Safety Strategy, particularly in drought-stricken areas at elevated risk for wildfires.

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March

March 30, 2023

Record $8.1M in federal energy credits helps over 7,500 Hawaiian Electric customers in need

Thousands of Hawaiian Electric customers received a record $8.1 million in federal credits to reduce their energy bills, about $2.5 million more than last year.

March 07, 2023

Hawaiian Electric refines Battery Bonus incentive program

Hawaiian Electric solar customers who participate in the company’s Battery Bonus energy storage incentive program will benefit from several new program refinements developed with input from the solar industry.

March 06, 2023

Opportunities available for landowners to host renewable energy projects, contribute to clean energy future

To further Hawaii’s transition to clean energy and to reduce carbon emissions, Hawaiian Electric is seeking information from owners of land on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island who are interested in making their land available for future renewable energy projects that will benefit all electric customers.

March 01, 2023

Hawaiian Electric announces five shared solar projects on Oahu and Hawaii Island

Hawaiian Electric has selected one project on Oahu and four projects on Hawaii Island in the second phase of its shared solar program.

February

February 21, 2023

Hawaii VEX Robotics Championships qualifies 8 robotics teams for World event in Dallas, TX

Sponsored by Hawaiian Electric, the Hawaii VEX Robotics Middle and High School State Championships, held on February 19-20 at Kamehameha Schools – Kapalama, qualified 8 out of 50 Hawaii VEX robotics teams that will advance to the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championships.

February 17, 2023

Hawaiian Electric achieves 32% renewable energy in 2022

Aided by new grid-scale and rooftop solar capacity, Hawaiian Electric achieved a 32% consolidated renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2022 using a new calculation signed into law last year.

February 15, 2023

Hawaiian Electric sees brisk pace of solar installations

The number of private solar systems on Hawaiian Electric’s grids rose to nearly 97,000 last year, fueled by customer incentives offered by the company, an extension of federal tax credits for solar and rising electricity rates.

February 06, 2023

Hawaii VEX IQ Championships qualifies 18 robotics teams for World event in Dallas, TX

Sponsored by Hawaiian Electric, the Hawaii VEX IQ Robotics Elementary and Middle School State Championships, held on January 28 at Hanalani Schools and February 4 at University of Hawaii at Hilo, qualified 18 out of 67 Hawaii VEX robotics teams that will advance to the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championships.

January

January 31, 2023

Hawaiian Electric supports Hawaii Diaper Bank

The Hawaii Diaper Bank recently received a $10,500 donation from Hawaiian Electric to support its efforts to eliminate diaper need on Hawaii Island.

January 23, 2023

Hawaiian Electric issues call for projects to significantly expand renewable energy generation on Oahu, Maui

Hawaiian Electric announced it is seeking proposals for renewable energy projects on Oahu and Maui in a new round of clean energy procurement that for the first time includes requests to develop firm renewable capacity on the two islands.

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