Air travelers left in limbo by blackout Dec 28, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. restored full power to the airport early this morning, said Tammy Mori, a Department of Transportation spokeswoman ... " Honolulu Airport was back in action this morning after a long night in which hundreds of weary passengers slept on floors. Hawaiian Electric Co. restored full power to the airport early this morning, said Tammy Mori, a Department of Transportation spokeswoman. Individual airlines worked to restore their computer systems. "We're still recommending to get... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Airport returning to normal Dec 28, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. restored full power to the airport early this morning, said Tammy Mori, a Department of Transportation spokeswoman ... Hawaiian Electric Co. restored full power to the airport early this morning, said Tammy Mori, a Department of Transportation spokeswoman. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Helicopter to look for downed power lines Dec 28, 2008
The state is providing a helicopter at first light Saturday morning so that Hawaiian Electric Company can check power lines on the ridges before turning the power back on, Gov. Linda Lingle said tonight in a telephone news conference shortly before 10 p.m. tonight from the state Civil Defense emergency center at Diamond Head. The helicopter will be looking for downed power lines that could cause problems as the power is being restored, Lingle said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HECO service failure plunges Oahu into darkness Dec 28, 2008
As of 8:40 a.m., Hawaiian Electric Co. officials said about 182,000 out of 295,000 customers were back online as the company brought the island back on methodically to avoid overloading the system ... As of 8:40 a.m., Hawaiian Electric Co. officials said about 182,000 out of 295,000 customers were back online as the company brought the island back on methodically to avoid overloading the system. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Outage leaves Obama in dark Dec 28, 2008
A fourth was taken there by Hawaiian Electric Co., but he said it was turned away. "(Obama) replied he didn't need anything, was grateful for our offer and was going to put his family to bed," said Hannemann, who did not talk directly with Obama. (AZCentral -- News)
Retailers robbed of much-needed sales Dec 28, 2008
"Some people are complaining about Hawaiian Electric, but Mother Nature it happens.". A difficult holiday season for O'ahu merchants was made a little more so Friday when the lights flickered and then went out on the busy after-Christmas shopping day. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Blackout not a big deal to Obama entourage Dec 28, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. did deliver a generator to the Obamas, Hannemann said. "The Obama family is grateful for the offers of assistance from local officials," said Ben LaBolt, Obama's spokesman. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO in deal for automated meter-reading system Dec 25, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. customers on O'ahu, Maui and the Big Island may be saying goodbye to their meter readers. The company has signed a 15-year agreement with a company that makes automatic meter-reading systems and hopes to deploy the wireless-reading equipment starting next year to 430,000 residential and commercial electric customers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO names California utility exec as new CEO Dec 25, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. has named a Southern California Edison executive to take over as chief executive officer of the Honolulu-based utility. Richard Rosenblum, 58, will replace Michael May, who stepped down as president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric ... "Dick brings broad experience in all major areas of the utility business, proven leadership skills, and a belief in our strategic vision to help Hawai'i create a clean energy future," said Constance Lau, president and chief executive officer of... (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO turns to automatic meter-reading system Dec 25, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. customers on O'ahu, Maui and the Big Island may be saying goodbye to their meter readers ... Hawaiian Electric earlier this month filed an application with the state Public Utilities Commission for approval of a $98 million plan to install the automated meters between 2009 and 2015 ... At that time, the company will have phased out field representatives who currently read the meters by transitioning the workers to other positions at the three utilities that Hawaiian... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bishop Museum gets $100K for Hawaiian Hall restoration Dec 25, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Industries and its subsidiaries, Hawaiian Electric Company and American Savings Bank, are giving $100,000 to the Bishop Museum in support of the comprehensive restoration of the museum's Hawaiian Hall. The $21 million project is expected to be completed in August 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO names Californian as new president and CEO Dec 23, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. named an executive at Southern California Edison to take over as and chief executive officer of the Honolulu-based utility. Richard Rosenblum replaces Michael May, who stepped down as president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kapolei City Lights celebration Sunday Dec 19, 2008
Major sponsors for the 2008 Kapolei City Lights are Seagull Schools, Friends of Kapolei Hale, Hawaiian Electric Co., First Hawaiian Bank, Aina Nui Corporation-Kapolei Property Development, Grace Pacific, Ko Olina Charities, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, Kalaeloa Partners, DH Horton, Schnitzer Steel, and Wal-Mart Stores. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii plants featured in 2009 DLNR calendar Dec 18, 2008
The calendar is a project of the DLNR and the Hawai'i Heritage Center, with funding support provided by the Alexander and Baldwin Foundation, Belt Collins, Chris Hart ers, Inc., Cultural Surveys Hawai'i, DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, Fung Associates, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Kuiwalu, Outrigger Hotels ts, Peter Vincent iates, LLC, Scientific Consultant Services, Inc., Spencer Architects and Takitani and Agaran. Photography is by David Franzen, design and production by... (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO, VC firm link on 'green' testing Dec 17, 2008
Khosla Ventures and Hawaiian Electric will work together with entrepreneurs and startup companies developing clean technology with the goal of accelerating commercialization of promising new products and services and providing Hawaii an early access to these technologies, the companies said in a statement. HECO spokesman Peter Rosegg said testing will include solar, efficient lighting and battery storage technologies. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Outage closes school, but power back in Nuuanu area Dec 17, 2008
Hawaiian Electric spokesman Darren Pai said that about 7,600 customers lost power this morning in Nu'uanu, Downtown and Pauoa. All customers had their power restored by 3:30 p.m. today. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO continuing to restore power this morning Dec 15, 2008
Hawaiian Electric has reported pocket power outages in the areas of Village Park, Kunia, Schofield Barracks, Waimea Bay, Pupukea and Sunset this morning and is working to restore power at those locations. Troubleshooting crews are either already on the scene as of 6:54 a.m. or en route. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Rain, pain to remain Dec 14, 2008
By noon yesterday, power had been cut to nearly 14,000 Hawaiian Electric customers, mostly on the Leeward and Windward coasts of Oahu ... By 6 p.m. Hawaiian Electric Co. reported power restored to all but 160 customers in several areas ... By 6 p.m. Hawaiian Electric Co. reported power restored to all but 160 customers in several areas. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Coping with flood damage Dec 14, 2008
Advice from Hawaiian Electric Co. on coping with power failures ... To report downed power lines, call Hawaiian Electric at 548-7961 ... During and after a storm, follow media reports on Hawaiian Electric's progress in assessing and repairing major damage. (Honolulu Advertiser)
STORM PUMMELS OAHU Dec 12, 2008
Power was cut to thousands of Hawaiian Electric Co. customers at various times this morning ... Power was cut to thousands of Hawaiian Electric Co. customers at various times this morning. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaiian Electric: 13,900 without power Dec 12, 2008
Hawaiian Electric said it also is working on smaller pocket outages in other areas. Those outages can range from one customer to portions of a neighborhood. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii stocks down as Dow drops 196 points Dec 12, 2008
(NYSE: HE), parent company of American Savings Bank and Hawaiian Electric Co., was the only stock to see a gain, up 1. 9 to $22. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Coping with power outages, tips from HECO Dec 12, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. offered the following tips on coping with power outages ... Report downed power lines by calling Hawaiian Electric at 548-7961 ... During and after a storm, stay tuned to local media reports on Hawaiian Electric's progress in assessing and repairing major damage. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Power outages reported across Oahu Dec 12, 2008
Some 13,900 Hawaiian Electric customers remain without power in Nanakuli, Ma'ili, 'Ewa Beach, Ko Olina, Pauoa, Waimanalo, Kailua and Kane'ohe. "In some cases I've seen it's been the wind causing the outage, not knocking over poles but blowing debris and trees into lines," HECO spokesman Darren Pai said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Power restored to 2,800 in Kaneohe Dec 11, 2008
Power was restored tonight at 6:15 p.m. to about 2,800 Hawaiian Electric Co. customers in Windward O'ahu. HECO spokesman Darren Pai said the 45-minute outage affected customers in the Kane'ohe area. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric introduces 'A Taste of HECO: Pupu and Desserts' Dec 11, 2008
Hawaiian Electric introduces 'A Taste of HECO: Pupu and Desserts. Hawaiian Electric CompanyReader Submitted ... Hawaiian Electric has a great gift idea for you. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Electric cars can spark further green energy plans Dec 8, 2008
That partnership, involving Hawaiian Electric Co., the Silicon Valley company Better Place and the state of Hawai'i, is working to create a network of stations to recharge electric vehicles. This system of electric storage batteries, linked to the HECO power grid, would be privately funded and ultimately charged by renewable-energy generators. (Honolulu Advertiser)
More of this story Dec 8, 2008
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Hawaiian Electric Companies and Better Place Hawai i, the statement said. The memorandum describes an agreement to collaborate on infrastructure and energy sources to power the network of public charging spots and battery swapping stations with renewable energy. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Hawaiian Dredging drops 70 workers Dec 6, 2008
Wilson said the company continues to build a number of projects for the state, counties and Hawaiian Electric Co. And the company is the prime contractor for Walt Disney Parks ts planned Ko Olina resort, a major project. Hawaiian Dredging began work on pre-construction activities at Ko Olina in January when it was selected as lead contractor. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii's electric bills are dropping again Dec 6, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co.'s utilities on O'ahu, the Big Island and Maui are reducing prices, while the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative also is cutting rates for electricity sales this month. HECO said the average utility customers on O'ahu using 600 kilowatt-hours of electricity should receive bills of $158. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii to be first with electric car stations Dec 4, 2008
The company will purchase renewable energy such as wind power from Hawaiian Electric Co., the states largest utility. Better Place plans to have the stations open for the mass market by 2011. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hawaii stocks up despite economic reports Dec 4, 2008
(NYSE: HE), parent company of American Savings Bank and Hawaiian Electric Co., down 11 percent to $23. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 173 points at 8591, the S&P 500 was up 22 points at 870 and the Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 43 points at 1492. (Pacific Business News, HI)
State teams with electric car company Dec 4, 2008
A California technology company seeking to establish a $1 billion statewide charging network for electric cars signed an agreement yesterday with Hawaiian Electric Co. to make such service possible as early as 2011. The agreement, combined with a commitment by Gov. Linda Lingle to help the venture win regulatory approvals, significantly advances the plan announced in October by Palo Alto, Calif. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric Prices Offering Of 5 Million Shares ... Dec 3, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Prices Offering Of 5 Million Shares At $23 - FOXBusiness ... Hawaiian Electric Prices Offering Of 5 Million Shares At $23 ... TEL AVIV -- Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., the Honolulu power provider, priced late on Tuesday a public offering of 5 million common shares at $23, raising gross proceeds of $115 million. (Fox News)
Hawaiian Electric plans stock offering Dec 3, 2008
Hawaiian Electric (NYSE: HE) said it will use the net proceeds from the sale to repay its outstanding short-term debts and to make loans to its subsidiary, Hawaiian Electric Co. ... Shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries stock closed down slightly to $25. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii endorses plan for electric cars Dec 3, 2008
The State of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Electric Company on Tuesday endorsed an effort to build an alternative transportation system based on electric vehicles with swappable batteries and an "intelligent" battery recharging network ... Peter Rosegg, a spokesman for the Hawaiian Electric Company, said that Better Place would become a major customer for electricity and was also planning to invest in renewable energy sources that would be connected to the electric grid. (International Herald Tribune)
Planned electric car network would reduce state's oil dependence Dec 3, 2008
Lingle said Hawaiian Electric Co. and Better Place Hawaii have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the infrastructure and energy needs to power Better Place's unique network of public charging spots and battery swapping stations with renewable energy. The plan calls for introducing the first vehicles within 18 months, with mass-market availability of electric cars in 2012. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric Industries sells $115 million of stock Dec 3, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. said today it plans to offer 4 ... Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. said today it sold $115 million worth of stock to help pay off debt and make loans to its electric utility subsidiary ... "HEI intends to use the net proceeds from the sale to repay its outstanding short-term indebtedness consisting of borrowings under its line of credit facility and commercial paper borrowings and to make loans to its subsidiary, Hawaiian Electric Company Inc.," the company... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Blue Hawaii going green Dec 3, 2008
The foundation plans to seek structural changes, like pushing the state government and Hawaii's main utility, the Hawaiian Electric Company, to revamp an obsolete electrical system to increase efficiency and to allow customers with solar panels to easily sell power back to the grid. An agreement to do just that was signed last month but has not been enacted into law. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Families feel pain of costly utilities Dec 2, 2008
"So far this year, the number of disconnects for nonpayment appears to have increased somewhat, although the majority of those are later reconnected as soon as customers are able to work out a payment system and get back on track," said Hawaiian Electric Co. spokesman Peter Rosegg. Hawai'i consumers, who pay the highest average electricity rates in the nation, are seeing some relief as crude oil prices plummet, reducing HECO's costs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Marines map out a bold energy plan Dec 1, 2008
The military in Hawai'i wants to be less dependent on Hawaiian Electric Co., whose rates are tied to the price of petroleum ... HECO said in a statement that "given the importance of the military as a customer (with its own special needs and national security responsibilities) and the critical need to get as much renewable energy online as possible, Hawaiian Electric is very committed to working with the military to help them meet their energy needs, both from a reliability and renewable energy... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii stocks mixed 00004000as Wall Street posts another gain Nov 29, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Industries shares rose 60 cents to $27. 27, while Hawaiian Holdings, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, was up 12 cents to $4. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Overhead line problem caused Aiea outage Nov 27, 2008
The outage reported at 6:15 p.m. affected about 260 Hawaiian Electric Co. customers. Power was restored about an hour later to all but about 50 customers, said HECO spokesperson Jan Loose. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii banks profitable in shaky market Nov 24, 2008
- American Savings, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries, earned $15. 4 million, up 31. (AZCentral -- Business)
AT&T restores cell phone service after 6-hour outage Nov 21, 2008
A Hawaiian Electric Co. spokesman said a power outage between 6:50 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. last night affected parts of 'Aiea, Pearl City and Mililiani, including the Mililani Technology Park, where the ATlity is located. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
55-minute outage affe00001ED7cted 27,000 in Central Oahu Nov 20, 2008
A major 55-minute power outage along the Central O'ahu corridor tonight affected 27,000 Hawaiian Electric Co. customers. HECO spokesman Darren Pai said tpower was restored to all customers at 7:45 p.m. The outage, reported at 6:50 p.m., was concentrated in the Pearl City area but affected customers in pockets of 'Aiea to the east, westward in Waipahu and north to Mililani. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hoku Scientific hits 52-week low Nov 19, 2008
(NYSE: HE), parent company of American Savings Bank and Hawaiian Electric Co., down slightly to $26. 39. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Utility work to slow H-1 traffic Nov 18, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Co. is advising motorists that traffic will be slowed tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the H-1 Freeway from Moanalua to Halawa because of utility work. Traffic signs and special-duty police officers are to ensure safe access through and around the construction area. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric holding engineering and IT career fair Nov 18, 2008
Hawaiian Electric CompanyReader Submitted ... Hawaiian Electric Company is holding its first ever Engineering and Information Technology (IT) career fair on Thursday, November 20, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The career fair will be held at the Kakaako Conference Center, located on the second floor of the Ward Warehouse shopping center ... "We have current openings for electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, renewable energy, and systems engineers, as well as IT development analysts,"... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pole replacement job to begin Monday in Nanakuli Nov 16, 2008
Hawaiian Electric will be replacing 11 wooden poles with steel ones along Farrington Highway in Nanakuli beginning Monday. The work will continue through March 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Telcom hints at bankruptcy if debt talks fail Nov 16, 2008
The bankruptcy warning comes after the company earlier this year installed new management, which includes CEO Yeaman, formerly with Hawaiian Electric Co., and longtime First Hawaiian Bank CEO Walter Dods, as Hawaiian Telcom's chairman. The company also has hired Wall Street investment banking firm Lazard Freres. (Honolulu Advertiser)
> Innovative Company of the Year: Sopogy Nov 14, 2008
It also was approved for up to $35 million in bonds to build a solar farm on Oahu that could generate another 10 megawatts, or enough power for about 3,000 homes, for Hawaiian Electric Co.. Sopogy last year built a 16-collector, 50-kilowatt system in Spokane, Wash. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii stocks, Wall Street rebound Nov 14, 2008
(NYSE: HE), parent company of and Hawaiian Electric Co., up 4. 5 percent to $27. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii stocks mixed as Wall Street slips Nov 11, 2008
(NYSE: HE), parent company of American Savings Bank and Hawaiian Electric Co., up nearly 1 percent to $26. 59. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaiian Electric customers see bills go down as oil prices ease Nov 9, 2008
Hawaiian Electric expects decline in average residential cost to continue next month ... Hawaiian Electric Co.'s residential customers on O'ahu are getting a slight break this month on their energy bills courtesy of falling oil prices. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HECO guide offers tips on how to conserve energy Nov 7, 2008
Hawaiian Electric just came out with a new energy conservation guide for Hawai'i homes that combines a variety of tips with a detailed explanation of a typical electric bill and how to reduce it ... Hawaiian Electric Co. offers this quiz to help figure out ways to save electricity at home. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HEI earnings climb 87% in third quarter Nov 6, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. said its third-quarter 2008 earnings rose more than 87 percent from a sluggish year-earlier period. HEI said it earned $37. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric Industries posts third-quarter profit Nov 5, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. said today it reported a profit for the third quarter of $37 ... Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. said today it reported a profit for the third quarter of $37. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaiian Electric profit up sharply Nov 5, 2008
Shares of Hawaiian Electric stock (NYSE: HE) closed up nearly 1 percent to $26. 96. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaiian Telcom postpones a $26 million interest payment Nov 5, 2008
The company recently named former Hawaiian Electric Co. executive Eric Yeaman as its CEO and longtime First Hawaiian Bank CEO Walter Dods as its chairman. The company also has hired Wall Street investment banker Lazard Freres to raise new capital and reduce its debt. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Electric reports higher profits Nov 5, 2008
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. reported a sharp increase in third-quarter profits today, helped by improvement in both its electric utility and banking subsidiaries. Net income rose to $37. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tree giveaway on Saturday Nov 4, 2008
To celebrate this year, Hawaiian Electric Co. is offering an Arbor Day tree giveaway at six sites Saturday across O'ahu. Last year, HECO volunteers distributed white hibiscus plants at the Kahe Power Plant. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Utility work to begin Monday on Farrington Highway Nov 1, 2008
Hawaiian Electric contractors will begin utility work on Farrington Highway in the area across from the parking lot of Kahe Point Beach Park starting on Monday and Wednesday. The work will involve the closure of the right lane in the Wai'anae-bound lanes along Farrington Highway, about 600 feet before the Kahe Power Plant. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Work will close part of Nimitz starting tomorrow Oct 30, 2008
Starting tomorrow, Hawaiian Electric contractors will perform utility work on Nimitz Highway, from River to Nu'uanu streets. The work will last through Nov. 14, except for Sundays and holidays, HECO said in a press release. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Energy-related costs finally easing up Oct 28, 2008
Since late September, Matson Navigation Co. has lowered its fuel surcharges three times, while Hawaiian Electric Co. rolled back O'ahu resident rates in October and expects to do so again in November ... Similarly, customer service representatives at Hawaiian Electric have been getting calls from people inquiring when they'll see further cuts in their energy bills. (Honolulu Advertiser)
