by Robert Yang | June 27, 2022 The 22nd annual Aloha United Way (AUW) Golf Tournament made its long-awaited return as an in-person fundraising event on King Kamehameha Day. The tournament, organized by Hawaiian Electric and held at Hawaii Prince Golf Club, attracted 161 golfers from across Hawaii and the…

by Michelle Orian-Lau | June 25, 2022 (Hawaiian diacritical marks included to appreciate the full story.) As a Hawaiian Electric employee, I recognize the important roles substations serve to connect our services to our customers. But it wasn’t until Troubleman Ryan Pascual told me about Jacob (Jake) Fernandez that I…

by Sharon Higa | June 21, 2022 Aside from seeing my colleagues, what I miss most about going into the office is … the air conditioning. …

by Shayna Decker | June 20, 2022 Hiking, a helicopter, teamwork. Did I mention hanging upside down while being (safely) suspended 50-feet up in the air? It’s all part of a day’s work when it comes to strengthening our island grids to provide all of our customers with reliable service. …

by Sharon Higa | June 14, 2022 When my dad and uncles passed, the American flag was ceremoniously folded and presented to our family as these men were World War II veterans who served this country proudly as nisei, second generation Japanese-Americans. …

by Donica Kaneshiro | June 13, 2022 When renovating or rebuilding a home, there are countless decisions — from flooring types and paint colors to contractor selection and building permits. Renovating my family home in Kaimuki, I’ve found the options overwhelming at times. But I’ll be adding one more perspective…

by Dan Kaneko | June 11, 2022 I often take the power of electricity for granted because on the surface, it seems so easily accessible. All I need to do is flick on my light switches and plug in my devices, and I’m good to go. …

by Sharon Higa | June 7, 2022 My cousin’s next door neighbor uses some kind of generator to power his home, and the fumes combined with the low humming noise are enough to drive her crazy. While a portable generator is a handy source of backup power in the event…

by Hawaii Powered | June 1, 2022 What’s energy efficiency? Energy efficiency is about reducing the overall amount of electricity we consume, especially during the evening peak from 5 to 9 p.m. Reducing our energy use — especially during times of high demand — helps stabilize customer bills, reduce the…