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Hawaiian Electric to begin construction of first standalone load-shifting battery energy storage system on Maui

As part of its transition to using more renewable energy and cutting carbon emissions to power Maui, Hawaiian Electric will begin construction in January of the island’s first large standalone load-shifting battery energy storage system (BESS). The Waena BESS will enable the planned retirement of four generating units at the company’s Kahului Power Plant.

Debris call center to close; Temporary Debris Storage site restoration continues

The debris call center has closed and infrastructure at the Temporary Debris Storage site has been removed – marking distinct chapters in the ongoing recovery efforts after the 2023 wildfires.

Lahaina wildfire debris transfer trucks using alternate route due to traffic light outage today

Due to a traffic light outage on Maui Veterans Highway early this morning, Lahaina wildfire debris transfer trucks are utilizing an alternate route until 6 p.m. today, Monday, July 28, 2025.

Curbside Trash Pickups Rescheduled in Pāʻia and Kula

Due to a shortage of personnel, curbside trash collections have been rescheduled for pickup on Wednesday, July 14, in areas of Pāʻia and Kula, the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management announced.