by Donica Kaneshiro | May 16, 2022 Each month when my bills arrive, I check the balance on my bank account, sigh, and pay them. It’s rare that I pause to consider my options to reduce the totals, especially with my utility bills. …

by Donica Kaneshiro | May 11, 2022 (Hawaiian diacritical marks included to appreciate the full story.) I remember going to Lei Day festivities at Kapiʻolani Park back in small kid days and seeing the Lei Court greeting guests, poised and regal, a real-life queen and princesses. I never gave much…

by Alan Yonan Jr. | May 5, 2022 It’s been a while since I got a report card. Back when I was in school it was an actual piece of paper you brought home every quarter with letter grades from A to F. Those days are long gone for me…

by Dan Kaneko | April 30, 2022 Knowing which appliances use the most energy in our home can help us control our energy costs if we reduce our usage and take measures to ensure our appliances are operating efficiently. …

by Donica Kaneshiro | April 21, 2022 We’ve all been hearing more and more about climate change and living green. But I’ve often wondered if making changes in my own life has any real impact. Does it really matter if I cool down my room quickly by turning my air…

by Donica Kaneshiro | April 20, 2022 At Hawaiian Electric, serving and supporting our communities is at the heart of our jobs, and volunteering is essential to that effort. These days, our company’s culture of volunteerism is a given for many employees. Even when faced with the restrictions of the…

by Hawaii Powered | April 19, 2022 Check out more artwork in Hawaii of Tomorrow, envisioning resourceful, sustainable islands that adapt to the challenges of the coming decades, especially climate change. In 2007, Hawaiian Electric published its first annual Sustainability Report. Fifteen years later, Hawaii has 93,000 private rooftop solar…

by Hawaii Powered | April 18, 2022 Meet Colton Ching, who leads Hawaiian Electric’s efforts to power the grid with 100% renewables by 2045. Colton serves as our Senior Vice President of Planning and Technology, leading our efforts to move toward a Hawaii Powered future, which includes the procurement of…

by Michael Choe | April 13, 2022 Every now and then I’ll venture out of town and visit the west side of Oahu. In some areas I’ve spotted yellow “WARNING” signs, but never knew why they were posted. …