HECO joins national campaign to promote electric vehicle use Oct 22, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. said it's joined a national campaign promoting the commercialization of electric vehicles. The state's largest utility said it is joining 17 other utilities in pledging to support the creation of infrastructure for plug-in electric vehicles. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Renewable-energy wave hits Hawaii Oct 19, 2009
"If Hawaii doesn't convert to a home-grown energy economy, then we'll continue to be a really high-cost state," said Karl Stahlkopf, a partner at Sennet Capital and former president of Hawaiian Electric Co.'s renewable energy business ... "Do the math," said Peter Rosegg, Hawaiian Electric Co. spokesman ... Workers in May topped off the stack at Hawaiian Electric Co.'s new biodiesel generating unit at Campbell Industrial Park. (Honolulu Advertiser)
H-1 Freeway Reopened After Overpass Hit Oct 17, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. employees working in the substation next to the overpass heard the collision. "It was a loud boom and then we seen a cloud of smoke rise above, and we knew at that time something hit the bridge," HECO worker Kawehi Kekauoha said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HECO finds biofuel supplier Oct 16, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. is moving closer to operating its new $137 million generating plant after suffering a setback when a renewable biodiesel supply contract was rejected by regulators as possibly being too costly and risky for the utility ... Hawaiian Electric said it also expects the biodiesel made from pre- and post-consumer animal waste and cooking oil will meet an environmental policy agreed to with the Natural Resources Defense Council ... Hawaiian Electric Co.'s new generating plant in... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric signs with biodiesel supplier Oct 15, 2009
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Panel considers 6-person jury Oct 13, 2009
The panel is co-chaired by U.S. District Judge David Ezra and Constance Lau, president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric Industries and chairwoman of Hawaiian Electric Co. and American Savings Bank. It will meet this fall as needed to accomplish its task, Burns said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Make today matter: Plant a tree Oct 13, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. has supported tree giveaways on O'ahu since 1993 because well-placed trees are not only better for the environment but they help the consumer, too, said HECO spokeswoman Janet Crawford. "Strategic placement of trees and shrubs along the sunny sides of a house will help cool the home, thereby reducing the use of electricity for air conditioning," she says. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Smart grid getting luxurious test on Maui Oct 12, 2009
Chosen because of growth and isolationLocated on the slopes of Haleakala, Wailea was chosen for the smart grid because rapid construction growth in the area and its isolation make it a fertile testing ground, said Peter Rosegg, spokesman for Hawaiian Electric Co., a shareholder-owned utility and the parent of Maui Electric Co. ... Half of the $14 million Maui project is paid for with a federal Department of Energy grant, with the rest of the resources and personnel contributed by General... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Smart Grid Gets Island Test in Maui Resort Area Oct 12, 2009
Located on the slopes of Haleakala, Wailea was chosen for the smart grid because rapid construction growth in the area and its isolation make it a fertile testing ground, said Peter Rosegg, spokesman for Hawaiian Electric Co., a shareholder-owned utility and the parent of Maui Electric Co.. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Isles take step toward green energy future Oct 7, 2009
Now the Hawaiian Electric companies that own the primary power grids throughout the Islands must work with the PUC to flesh out the final rates, ensuring that they minimize the ultimate impact on the consumer. What's encouraging about the commission decision is that it strikes a rational balance between advancing the state's energy goals and limiting the infrastructure costs to be passed on to ratepayers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Power back at Windward Mall, nearby Kaneohe neighborhood Oct 5, 2009
Power has been restored to Windward Mall and to some 2,400 Kaneohe residents following two unrelated outages this morning, according to Hawaiian Electric Co.. An insulator that broke at 7:50 a.m. near the area around Wena and Hilinau streets knocked out service to 2,400 customers, said HECO spokeswoman Janet Crawford. (Honolulu Advertiser)
It's electric at Pearlridge Uptown Oct 4, 2009
The Hawaiian Electric Co. event will be held in Pearlridge Center's Uptown Center Court from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It features free entertainment from Pilioha, fun experiments from Mad Science of Hawaii, and the opportunity to win prizes just for having some energy smarts ... Hawaiian Electric Co.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui Electric seeks 9.7% rate hike Oct 2, 2009
MECO, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Co., said the money would be used for capital improvements and to cover higher operating and maintenance costs. The average monthly residential bill for each island would increase by. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Bank revamps its mortgage set-up Sep 26, 2009
At American Savings, which is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., the new mortgage division will concentrate on increasing its market share by processing loans more efficiently and increasing its staff of loan originators working with real estate agents, Schools said. As part of the restructuring, mortgage lending operations previously based in different divisions within the bank such as loan processing and loan origination are being consolidated into the new division headed... (Honolulu Advertiser)
It's season for eating moon cakes Sep 24, 2009
Cooking expert Elsie Ching, who did Chinese cooking demonstrations around the community for the Hawaiian Electric Co., said that here the Moon Festival never quite achieved the status it has in its native land. "It was no big deal, you got together with the family and you told the moon festival story.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Utility work on School Street begins tomorrow Sep 23, 2009
Hawaiian Electric crews are scheduled to perform utility work on School Street beginning tomorrow and running through Oct. 7 ... Hawaiian Electric will be using traffic-control measures and special-duty police officers through and around the construction area. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO fair to feature entertainment, games Sep 22, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. is kicking off Energy Awareness Month on Oct. 3 with the 6th Annual HECO Live Energy Lite Fair at Pearlridge Center. Geared toward encouraging energy conservation and environmental awareness, the fair will feature interactive exhibits, musical entertainment, games and prizes. (Honolulu Advertiser)
DETOUR FOR KAILUA COMMUTERS Sep 16, 2009
Police originally believed two Hawaiian Electric Co. poles had been brought down and that a transformer had blown. But HECO spokesman Darren Pai said the van hit a Hawaiian Telcom pole, which leaned over and became entangled in the guy-wires of a HECO pole. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ho'olaule'a fosters harmony Sep 16, 2009
Ameron Hawaii and Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. are the two major sponsors, donating most of the $25,000 needed to operate the event. "These are tough times, so it's really important for our community to come together and these kinds of events accomplish that," said Darren Pai, HECO spokesman. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Honolulu energy use increases by 15% Sep 15, 2009
While the city government's electricity consumption is rising, total electricity consumption in O'ahu, Maui and Hawai'i counties during the first half of this year was down 5 percent, according to Hawaiian Electric Co.. The city government's increase in annual consumption about 25 million kilowatt hours is enough electricity to power nearly 3,500 Honolulu homes for a year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
KIUC rate increase would impact local businesses Sep 14, 2009
There s almost no other utility in the U.S. so dependent on liquid petroleum fuel like KIUC is, not even Hawaiian Electric Company or Maui Electric Company. Utility boards and executives elsewhere would be shocked by this and the lack of progress in resolving it. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
150-acre wildfire forces closure of H-2 freeway Sep 7, 2009
Shortly after 3 p.m., the wildfire burned near Hawaiian Electric Co. poles carrying lines that crossed over the H-2, forcing the closure of the town-bound lanes, officials said ... Shortly before 6 p.m., Hawaiian Electric Co. considered de-energizing lines where firefighters were working, which would have caused outages in Pearl City, Waipio Gentry and other areas, a HECO spokesman said ... Shortly after 3 p.m., the wildfire burned near Hawaiian Electric Co. poles carrying lines that crossed... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
FIRE PARTIALLY CONTAINED Sep 6, 2009
Firefighters were especially concerned that the fire might compromise Hawaiian Electric Co. power lines in the area. However, they were able to keep the blaze from reaching the poles. (Honolulu Advertiser)
$75,000 grant will create career center Aug 31, 2009
Goodwill Industries of Hawaii recently received the final installment of a $75,000 grant from Hawaiian Electric Co., which will help build Goodwill's new Ohana Career and Learning Center in Kapolei. The center, scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, will assist residents of Leeward O'ahu with occupational skill training, pre-employment screening, job training, coaching and practical work experience. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Garbage shipment dispute settled Aug 28, 2009
The administration pointed out that the city is contractually obligated to provide a minimum amount of waste to fuel H-Power, which burns trash to generate electricity and sells its energy to Hawaiian Electric Co.. Mayor Mufi Hannemann said he's pleased with the agreement since it allows the city to retain flow control and maintain control over a scale installed at the Hawaiian Waste facility. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Chef Mavro makes Gayot's top 40, again Aug 28, 2009
Better Place last fall signed an agreement with Hawaiian Electric Co. to make such service possible as early as 2011. Studio Becker to open showroom. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Utility work on Pensacola Street shuts 2 lanes Aug 27, 2009
Hawaiian Electric crews are scheduled to perform utility work on Pensacola Street near Beretania Street today from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ... Hawaiian Electric will be using traffic-control measures to ensure safe access through and around the construction area. (Honolulu Advertiser)
5K Run/Walk & Festival Celebrates Waipahu's History Aug 20, 2009
This drug-free event is sponsored by the Waipahu Community Association, Waipahu Community Coalition, Waipahu Weed Hawaiian Electric Company Inc., Hawai'i's Plantation Village, First Hawaiian Bank and Target. For more information about the Waipahu Cane Haul Run, call 354-3663. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO seeks fuel supplier Aug 16, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. has launched a search for a new provider of sustainably produced, renewable biodiesel fuel for its new Campbell Industrial Park generating unit ... "Being able to use liquid renewable fuels in our generating units is one of many steps including more electricity from other renewable sources such as solar, wind, biomass and the ocean to meet our goal of providing reliable electric service while reducing Hawai'i's dependence on fossil fuels," Hawaiian Electric Executive... (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO seeks new firm to supply biodiesel for Campbell generator Aug 15, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. said today it seeking a company to supply sustainably produced biodiesel to fuel the company's new Campbell Industrial Park generating Unit. The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission last week denied Hawaiian Electric's request to approve a biodiesel supply contract with Imperium Services, LLC, based in Washington State ... "Being able to use liquid renewable fuels in our generating units is one of many steps -- including more electricity from other renewable sources such as... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Downtown returning to normal after gas leak Aug 14, 2009
At the request of the Honolulu Fire Department, Hawaiian Electric Co. cut the power to about 50 customers in area of Queen Emma, Alakea, and Beretania streets at 5 a.m. ... At the request of the Honolulu Fire Department, Hawaiian Electric Co. cut the power to about 50 customers in area of Queen Emma, Alakea, and Beretania streets at 5 a.m.. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HECO names new board member Aug 11, 2009
We are pleased to have Peggy join our utility board as she brings extensive industry and public company experience, said Constance H. Lau, Hawaiian Electric Co. board chair and president and CEO of its parent company, (NYSE: HEI). As the power industry faces increasing changes and opportunities, we welcome the depth of her industry experience and the perspective she will add to our diverse board. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaiian Electric Industries sees profits Aug 8, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Industries sees Q2 profit - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... Hawaiian Electric Industries sees Q2 profit ... Shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries stock closed down 1. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaiian Electric offers storm-preparedness tips Aug 8, 2009
With Hurricane Felicia potentially headed toward the Islands, Hawaiian Electric Company asks customers to take the following safety precautions, as appropriate ... Doing so could cause electricity to backflow into power lines endangering the public and Hawaiian Electric workers who may be working to restore power ... Tune in to local media and/or radio stations for important reports from local officials and additional safety and status reports from Hawaiian Electric Company. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric earnings triple Aug 7, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.'s net income more than tripled in the second quarter, but earnings would have been down 62 percent from the year-earlier period if the company had not taken a $35 ... Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.'s net income more than tripled in the second quarter, but earnings would have been down 62 percent from the year-earlier period if the company had not taken a $35. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii stocks down on retail results Aug 7, 2009
(NYSE: HE), parent company of American Savings Bank and Hawaiian Electric Co., down slightly to $17. 92. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaiian Electric reports another weak quarter Aug 7, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. had another weak second quarter, blaming the downturn in the state economy and "delayed regulatory action.". HEI said today that it earned $15. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Electricity bills will be higher in August Aug 7, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. said the typical 600-kilowatt-hour bill for O'ahu residential customers will jump to $140 ... Hawaiian Electric noted the increase is still below the $32 ... After higher oil prices and a rate increase implemented this week, Hawaiian Electric customers will see a bigger bill for this month. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric to seek new bids from biofuel suppliers Aug 7, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co.'s new $137 million generator at Campbell Industrial Park has been completed, but won't be providing electricity to HECO customers until the utility can find a new supplier for the renewable biodiesel it will burn ... Hawaiian Electric built the 110-megawatt combustion generator and related transmission lines to help handle peak loads and manage the O'ahu electrical demand reliably in the short term, Rosegg said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO Web site provides air quality data for Leeward Coast Aug 6, 2009
Hawaiian Electric has launched a Web site that provides information about air quality on the Waianae coast, where the utility has most of its electrical generation stations on Oahu ... The monitoring stations are part of an agreement with community members to track environmental conditions in the area, said Robbie Alm, Hawaiian Electric executive vice president ... As part of additional environmental monitoring activities, Hawaiian Electric also is tracking baseline monitoring data, collected... (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO average rate creeps up for 3rd straight month Aug 6, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. said the typical 600-kilowatt-hour residential bill for O'ahu residential ratepayers will jump to $140 ... Hawaiian Electric noted the increase is still below the $32. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric's 4.7% hike kicks in Aug 5, 2009
Hawaiian Electric's 4 ... Hawaiian Electric's 4 ... Electricity costs went up yesterday for O'ahu residents after Hawaiian Electric Co. implemented a 4. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kamehameha Highway reopened near Pounders Beach; HECO service restored Jul 31, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. workers had the pole repaired at 1:10 p.m. today and Kamehameha Highway was reopened, HECO spokesman Darren Pai said. The collision at 55-185 Kamehameha Highway just after 1 a.m. initially knocked out electrical service to 269 customers as the utility pole blocked the highway, forcing drivers to find an alternate route. (Honolulu Advertiser)
SD council backs plan to cut power in high wind Jul 28, 2009
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Promote clean energy Jul 26, 2009
In partnership with the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), Maui Electric Company (MECO), the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) of the University of Hawaii and the U.S. Department of Energy, GE has formally launched the Maui Smart Grid project which will develop and demonstrate the use of smart grid technologies to help MECO control peak circuit demand, maintain adequate circuit voltage levels, and integrate intermittent renewable energy resources. While wind power has been around for some... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Most Hawaii stocks rise as Dow closes above 9,000 mark Jul 24, 2009
Other stocks showing gains included Cyanotech Corp. Territorial Bancorp, Maui Land pple and Hawaiian Electric Industries. Hoku Scientific fell slightly, losing about 2 percent to $1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Moody's lowers outlook on Hawaiian Electric Industries Jul 21, 2009
Moody's Investors Service has lowered its rating outlook for Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.'s debt from stable to negative. Moody's affirmed the long-term ratings of $1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Utility work to close Punchbowl, Pali exits Jul 18, 2009
Hawaiian Electric crews will be performing utility work on Punchbowl Street between Lusitana Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Sunday through July 26 ... Hawaiian Electric will be using traffic-control measures around the construction area. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hydrogen power plant for Moloka'i Jul 18, 2009
Yet, Hawaiian Electric Co. has not had any contact with the company about selling the power generated by their proposed new plant, said Peter Rosegg, HECO spokesman. If Jetstream Wind is going to sell power to the utility on Moloka'i, it will need a Power Purchase Agreement with Maui Electric Co., said Maria Tome, Hawai'i State Energy Office renewable transportation energy program manager. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Power outage affects homes and businesses near Kaheka Street Jul 17, 2009
About 900 Hawaiian Electric Co. customers, in a mix of high-rise residential and commercial customers, were affected, said Darren Pai, HECO spokesman ... About 900 Hawaiian Electric Co. customers, in a mix of high-rise residential and commercial customers, were affected, said Darren Pai, HECO spokesman. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HECO gets $750,000 in stimulus money for wind-energy projects Jul 16, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Company will receive $750,000 in federal stimulus funding to develop wind power initiatives, U.S. Sens. Daniel Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye said today in a news release. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Smart Grid project kicks off on Maui Jul 15, 2009
Along with GE and MECO, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Hawaiian Electric Co. and the Hawai'i Natural Energy Institute are partnering and sharing the cost of the project. Maui residents will not see the effects immediately as officials try to determine what the project will look like, said Juan de Bedout, GE Global Research technology leader for power conversion systems. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tardy solar rebates on way Jul 13, 2009
For several months, Hawaiian Electric Co. failed to pay local contractors the $1,000 rebate they were owed after installing solar water heaters, prompting some of the small businesses to lay off workers. The state Public Utilities Commission ordered HECO to rectify the situation last week, and the electric utility responded by mailing out nearly $2. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Oahu electric rates will rise at least 4.7% Jul 10, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co.'s customers on O'ahu will see their average monthly electric bill increase by $6. 48 under a rate hike approved by the state Public Utilities Commission. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Man electrocuted while picking fruit in Kane'ohe Jul 10, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co. shut off power temporarily. A man who was with the victim identified him as George DeCosta. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Planned HECO hike would raise monthly rates by $6.48 Jul 9, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co.'s customers on O'ahu would see their monthly electric bill increase by $6. 48, under an interim rate increase approved today by the state Public Utilities Commission. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO granted a 4.7% interim rate increase Jul 9, 2009
7 percent for Hawaiian Electric Co. that will result in annual net revenue of $61 ... 7 percent for Hawaiian Electric Co. that will result in annual net revenue of $61. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Waialae Avenue is closed between 16th and Ekaha avenues Jul 4, 2009
The road will be closed until Hawaiian Electric Co. crews can stabilize the utility pole. A HECO spokeswoman, Sharon Higa, said the car is still stuck in the pole, which will need to be replaced. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Waialae Avenue closed due to leaning utility pole Jul 4, 2009
No one was hurt, but officers closed the road until Hawaiian Electric Co. can make repairs ... No one was hurt, but officers closed the road until Hawaiian Electric Co. can make repairs. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Enterprise Honolulu elects HECO's Alm as chairman Jun 27, 2009
Alm, executive vice president of Hawaiian Electric Co., succeeds Allen Uyeda, president and chief executive officer of First Insurance Company of Hawaii Ltd. Alm's term starts July 1. Enterprise Honolulu's board of directors also promoted Pono Shim, vice president of Enterprise Honolulu, to president. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bon dancing? Fun with good eats Jun 27, 2009
New this year will be shortbread brownies, a recipe Lee Ann Wong got off her Hawaiian Electric bill that has become a favorite at temple events. Also popular: short-rib beef stew, which typically sells out before 8; Chinese fried pretzels; and Spam musubi with sweet-salty sanbaizuke and furikake. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Imperium sells small biodiesel plant Jun 25, 2009
Seattle-based Imperium is contracted to ship between 5 million and 12 million gallons of biodiesel annually to Kalaeloa Harbor for use at Hawaiian Electric Co. s new power plant at Campbell Industrial Park. HECO spokesman, Peter Rosegg, said the utility had not been informed of the refinery s sale but that it doesn t affect the contract. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Funds give green light to electric-car operation Jun 25, 2009
The company is lining up financing, has signed a memorandum of agreement with Hawaiian Electric Co. to buy electricity and is moving ahead with its Hawaii plans. "We hope to be pulling permits and installing infrastructure before the end of this year," said Pete Cooper, acting managing director for Better Place Hawaii. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii paying nearly twice market rate for solar power Jun 22, 2009
Hawaiian Electric Co.'s rates for medium and large customers on Maui this month vary from 16 cents to 21 cents a kilowatt hour. Additionally, two local solar power companies surveyed by The Advertiser said comparable power purchase agreements today sell electricity for 20 cents to 22. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Early sizzle fries Oahu Jun 17, 2009
Darren Pai, spokesman for Hawaiian Electric Co., said electricity use hasn't increased despite the recent heat ... Darren Pai, spokesman for Hawaiian Electric Co., said electricity use hasn't increased despite the recent heat. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
