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Hawaiian Electric seeks public comment on next round of renewable energy procurements : Maui Now

Hawaiian Electric is seeking public comment for the preliminary draft of the Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals, the latest phase of clean energy procurements aimed at stabilizing rates and advancing energy equity, growing the marketplace for large-scale renewables, creating a modern and resilient grid, and securing reliability as existing fossil fuel generators reach the end of their useful lives.

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HDOT's first-ever EV chargers in Maui enhance alternative fuel corridors, offer faster charging : Maui Now

In a move to bolster sustainable transportation infrastructure and promote electric vehicle adoption, Maui County celebrated the grand opening of new electric vehicle charging stations today.

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Hawaiian Electric restoration efforts continue following West Maui fire : Maui Now

Hawaiian Electric is continuing restoration work to rebuild portions of the electric system in Lahaina in an effort to ensure safe and reliable power to all West Maui customers following the August 2023 wildfires. Ongoing restoration efforts include the rebuilding of transmission and distribution lines along former routes in the Lahaina area with the installation of new interim steel poles and electrical equipment.

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More than 1,000 without power in Kīhei/Wailea : Maui Now

As of 5 p.m., power has been restored to all customers, according to Hawaiian Electric Company.

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Hawaiian Electric's Battery Bonus program hits cap on O'ahu : Maui Now

Although Battery Bonus is closed on O‘ahu the program will continue to be available to customers on Maui until June 30, 2024, or a cap of 15 MW is reached, whichever comes first.

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Hawaiian Electric customers urged to be on alert for scams this holiday season : Maui Now

Today is Utility Scam Awareness Day and Hawaiian Electric wants to remind customers that it doesn’t accept payment via cryptocurrency, prepaid debit cards, gift cards or money transfer.

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Moratorium on service disconnections extended for electric customers on Maui : Maui Now

Suspension of service disconnections for all Hawaiian Electric customers on Maui has been extended through at least Jan. 5, 2024, in accordance with the extension of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation. Maui customers who are financially challenged by the devastating wildfires will not have to worry about potential disconnection of their electric service.

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Hawaiian Electric conducting routine aerial line inspections for Maui from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9 : Maui Now

Hawaiian Electric will use a helicopter to perform routine power line inspections on Maui on Monday, Nov. 6 to Thursday, Nov. 9, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exact times and locations are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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Hawaiian Electric advances Wildfire Safety Strategy, expands grid resilience work : Maui Now

Hawaiian Electric today announced actions it is taking as part of its Wildfire Safety Strategy, particularly in drought-stricken areas at elevated risk for wildfires.

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Hawaiian Electric extends moratorium on disconnections for Maui customers : Maui Now

Hawaiian Electric has extended the suspension of service disconnections for all Maui customers through at least Nov. 6. Maui customers who are financially challenged by the devastating wildfires will not have to worry about their electric service.

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