Hawaii 24/7

MEDIA RELEASE A year-long fundraising effort by employees of Hawaii Electric Light Company and related companies Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and American Savings Bank are part of a more than $100,000 contribution from Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) to the American Cancer Society (ACS) Hawaii Pacific. All funds raised will support Hope Lodge Hawaii, a temporary […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Electric Light Company today issued a Geothermal Request for Proposals (Geothermal RFP). The company is seeking to add up to 50 megawatts (MW) of geothermal energy from geothermal resource developers at prices not tied to the cost of oil to help lower electricity costs for customers. The added power must also blend […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Teach For America announced has the Hawaii Electric Light Company and the HEI Charitable Foundation have granted Teach For America-Hawaii $5,000 in support of the organization’s efforts to expand educational opportunity on Hawaii Island. Teach For America recruits, prepares, and develops top college graduates and professionals who commit to teach for two years […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Electric Light Company has filed a draft Geothermal Request for Proposals (Geothermal RFP) with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC), an important step toward adding more geothermal energy to power Hawaii Island. Hawaii Electric Light Company is seeking to add up to 50 megawatts (MW) of geothermal power at prices not tied […]

Read the full story

Pair of public hearings bring out residents who oppose HELCO rate hike

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Electric Light Company has asked the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for approval of a new biofuel supply contract with Aina Koa Pono. Under the agreement, Aina Koa Pono would provide 16 million gallons per year of renewable biofuel to replace fossil fuel used at the Keahole Power Plant on Hawaii Island […]

Read the full story

Purchase agreement finalized with Hu Honua Bioenergy for 21.5MW of renewable power

Read the full story

In a request for information (RFI) issued today, the utility is seeking input from stakeholders including potential geothermal developers and interested landowners on next steps that take into account the renewable energy goals and clean energy policy of Hawaii within the state’s unique community, cultural, historical, and environmental context.

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. and Ormat Technologies, Inc. have announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to add more renewable energy, with pricing independent of oil prices, to the Hawaii Island grid. As part of the contract, Ormat Technologies’ wholly-owned Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) agrees to provide an additional eight […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE A new website will manage and accept applications for Hawaii Electric Light Company’s (HELCO) Feed-in Tariff program starting at noon Wednesday, Nov. 24. The Feed-in Tariff (FIT) is designed to encourage the addition of more renewable energy projects in Hawaii. The program offers pre-established rates and standardized contract terms which will provide an […]

Read the full story

HELCO president explains why a rate increase is needed and how the average household would be affected by ‘decoupling.’

Read the full story

Family Support Services of West Hawaii (FSSWH) has received a $5,000 grant from the Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO) to support its Na Makuakane Maika’i ‘O Hawaii—Great Fathers of Hawaii—Fatherhood Initiative. The initiative’s counseling, educational and public awareness activities continue to highlight the importance of father involvement in the lives of children.

Read the full story

KAPOHO — Puna Geothermal Venture last year provided the Big Island with 18 percent of its energy, making the county the state’s leader in renewable energy. “The Big Island has a far, far higher rate than the rest of the state,” said Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona. “Clean energy is our future.”

Read the full story