by Sharon Higa | Jan. 23, 2023 For many years, I worked with our Safety, System Operation, and Education & Consumer Affairs teams on an annual safety campaign to remind the public of the hazards of metallic balloons in power lines, especially during the graduation season. The campaign message, “hold…

by Sharon Higa | Jan. 22, 2023 One of the events that signifies a new year to me is the first new moon of the year, which is the Lunar New Year and celebrated by 20% of the world as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival. As the 2023…

by Dan Kaneko | Jan. 18, 2023 Recent events like the Mauna Loa eruption and Kona Low storm remind us that disasters can happen at a moment’s notice. …

by Donica Kaneshiro | Jan. 16, 2023 Everyone gives thanks in November and finds the joy in giving in December, but many still don’t mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday in January — the only federal holiday dedicated to service. It’s appropriate that our state honor…

by. Robert Yang | Jan. 14, 2023 Happy New Year! How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions for 2023? People usually have a difficult time committing to their resolutions to eat healthier, exercise, lose weight, learn a new hobby, or make time for others. I’m guilty of it…

by Donica Kaneshiro | Jan. 7, 2023 Although I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions, every year around this time, I find myself reassessing my habits and goals. Like everyone else, my family is always looking for ways to be more energy conscious. It saves money on our electric…

by Michael Choe | Jan. 5, 2023 In October I received a notice from my condo’s management offering smart water heater installations. My first two questions were, “What is that?” and “How will it affect me?” A large portion of Hawaii’s renewable energy is generated from solar power during the…

by Sharon Higa | Jan. 4, 2023 Helping others, paying it forward, serving and improving their community are common purposes that drive recipients of the 2022 Kokua Community Champion Service Award, a recognition for exemplary community service given by the HEI Charitable Foundation. The honor includes a $1,000 donation to…

by Alan Yonan Jr. | Jan. 3, 2023 One of responsibilities that falls to my colleagues and I in the corporate communications department at Hawaiian Electric is writing and distributing news releases announcing new initiatives and programs or other newsworthy info the company wants to share. When we receive calls…