#Maui Electric

Electric vehicle drivers can now power up at a newly installed Hawaiian Electric fast charging station at the Pukalani Terrace Center in Upcountry Maui.

This is a running list of power outages for Maui. The company is closely monitoring Hurricane Douglas’ movement in order to stage crews in areas most likely to be affected. A hurricane warning is currently in effect for Maui.

Watch for downed power lines. Stay at least 30 feet away (about three car lengths) from downed power lines, as they may have electricity running through them and may be dangerous. If you see someone injured after touching a downed power line, call 9-1-1 for help; don’t try to rescue the individual.

As Hurricane Douglas approaches the islands with the potential for high winds and heavy rains, Hawaiian Electric is proactively preparing to respond, and customers should have their emergency plans in place. 

Hawaiian Electric continues to offer special payment plan options to customers, including extending payments over time, as residents and businesses continue to deal with the financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic.

A proposed 40 megawatt solar photovoltaic energy project with 160 MWh battery energy storage is proposed for development on Haleakalā Ranch land in the South Maui community of Kīhei. The Kamaole Solar Project is the subject of a Virtual Open House set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  

Hawaiian Electric residential customers may be receiving higher bills for May than the previous month. The company outlined several reasons electric bills may be higher…

Hawaiian Electric and Pūlama Lānaʻi have ended discussions about a potential sale of the electric system on Lānaʻi, which will continue to be owned and operated by the utility.

Hawaiian Electric has suspended service disconnections for nonpayment through June 30 to ensure customers’ electricity needs are met as stay-at-home orders are extended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The donation will support additional shipments this week and in May to supplement Maui Food Bank’s regular monthly delivery of food to Moloka‘i. More than 33,000 pounds of food will be distributed by the Maui Food Bank to Moloka‘i residents in need through a $20,000 contribution from the Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation.

Hawaiian Electric’s Maui County operations released surveillance images of a man who the company says, broke into its Lahaina Substation along Lahainaluna Road on Friday, March 27 around 7:20 p.m.

Hawaiian Electric President and CEO Scott Seu issued an open letter to customers today in light of the rapidly changing environment surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.  On Tuesday, the company announced it would suspend service disconnections for 30 days “so customers who are financially challenged by the coronavirus pandemic don’t have to worry about losing electric service.” 

Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft (or drones) and a helicopter to perform aerial power line inspections between Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the West Maui and Central Maui areas.

Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft, or drones, and a helicopter to perform aerial power line inspections between Monday, March 16 and Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the West and Central Maui areas.

On Maui, Mikey Burke, a commercial account manager, serves as a board member of the Maui Facilities and Enginering Leadership Council, and is involved in two educational nonprofits with a focus on Hawaiian language.

One of the most important issues facing Maui generally, and Upcountry Maui in particular, is what will be happening to the large amounts of water previously delivered to HC&S sugar fields from East Maui.

As of 1:40 a.m., crews had restored power to the majority of customers; however a remaining four customers will remain without power in the Maunalei and Munro Trail areas until Hawaiian Electric resumes inspection during daylight hours.

A company spokesperson said a large tree fell and pinned down a span of power lines off of Hāna Highway. During a period of gusty winds and rain at around 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, about 200 customers in parts of East Maui, including Keʻanae, Lower Nāhiku, Nāhiku Homesteads and parts of Hāna, experienced an overnight outage.

Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.

Police have closed the Honoapiʻilani Highway between Kuikahi Drive in Wailuku and Pilikana Street in Waikapū while repairs are underway. A road closure notice was issued at 3:25 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.