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Maui Electric Renewable Energy Procurement on Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i
Maui Electric Company’s plans for renewable energy on Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i are pending approval by the Public Utilities Commission. If approved by the PUC, the first projects could come online as early as 2022.
Interruption of Electric Service to Parts of Waikapū-Wailuku, Aug. 7
Maui Electric Company is asking about 500 customers in parts of Waikapū and Wailuku to prepare for a scheduled outage on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Power RESTORED: Wailuku, Spreckelsville, Kū‘au and Waikapū
Maui Electric reports power outages in Wailuku, Spreckelsville, Kū‘au and Waikapū.
Maui Electric Asks Customers to Conserve Power From 5 to 9 p.m.
Due to damage to the electrical grid caused by the brush fire, Maui Electric is asking Maui customers to assist by conserving electricity use especially between 5 and 9 p.m.
Maui Electric Silent Auction for Retired Fleet Vehicles, June 12
A silent auction will be held for Maui Electric’s retired fleet vehicles on Wednesday, June 12, on the front lawn of the company’s Kahului parking lot.
Maui Electric Work on Wākea Avenue on April 26, May 3
Maui Electric will be upgrading two utility poles along Wākea Avenue that will require overnight road closures for crews to safely complete the work.
PUC Approves First Maui Electric Rate Increase in 6 Years
Under the interim rate that has been in effect for nearly eight months, the typical Maui monthly residential bill for 500 kilowatt-hours increased by about $5 a month.
Maui Electric to Discuss Plans Near Waiehu Substation, April 4
Maui Electric will host a community meeting TOMORROW (Thursday, April 4) to address illegal dumping activity near its Waiehu substation adjacent to Ka Home Ma Hamau Cemetery.
Hansen Road Utility Pole Replacement, April 6
Maui Electric will replace a utility pole along Hansen Road between Hāna Highway and Pūlehu Road on Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kūihelani Solar Among Six PUC Approved Projects
The 60 MW Kūihelani project on Maui will feature 240 MWh of storage and provide energy at a cost of $0.08 per kWh.
Maui Electric Emergency Repairs at ʻĪao Valley Road This Evening
Maui Electric will do emergency repairs that will require a road closure tonight, from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., at the cross-section of ʻĪao Valley and Alu roads.
Utility Pole Replacement on Hansen Road, Feb. 20
Maui Electric will be replacing a utility pole along Hansen Road between Hāna Highway and Pūlehu Road on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free GoEV Molokaʿi Event on Feb. 23
Maui Electric is partnering with Maui County in hosting a free GoEV Molokaʿi event, giving attendees the opportunity to learn about electric vehicles.
150 Maui Customers Still Without Power, Overnight Outage Possible
Maui Electric is asking approximately 150 remaining customers in the Olinda and Pi‘iholo area as well as small pockets of Ha‘ikū to prepare for an extended outage with the possibility of an overnight outage.
455 Maui Customers Without Power: Ha‘ikū, Olinda, Pi‘iholo and ‘Īao
Restoration efforts continue in parts of Haʻikū, Olinda and Piʻiholo this morning to bring back power to a remaining 455 Maui Electric customers.
Kīhei Charter School Lights Up Path to Learning
The panels are part of a 1,250 panel system that is being installed over the schools pavilion, parking lot and on the flat roof of the school building.
Residential Rooftop Solar Installations Up 5%
Installation of residential rooftop solar systems used by Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʿi Electric Light customers increased by 5.3% in 2018-2017
Ask The Mayor: Can We Have Brighter Streetlights?
Q: Would it be possible to brighten the streetlights on Maui at night? I am 58 and while I do not have the greatest eyesight, I am still able to see well…
Maui Electric to Operate EV Fast-Charging Network
If approved by the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission, Maui Electric would maintain the publicly available EV charging infrastructure at 8 Maui sites.
Maui Electric Night Work in Kahului, Dec. 6
Maui Electric will be doing upgrades to electrical equipment tonight that will require a road closure at Alamaha Street and Wākea Avenue.
