What’s Next For The Company That Shaped Hawaii History?
The president of Hawaiian Electric Co. discusses how the utility plans to get Hawaii to a 100 percent renewable energy future and the difficulties it faces.
How The Quest For Clean Energy Sank HECO’s Biggest Deal Ever
Hawaii political leaders and regulators didn’t think selling Hawaiian Electric to a mainland company would help get the utility off oil.
Why It Took A Republican Governor To Get Blue Hawaii On The Path To Clean Energy
When Gov. Linda Lingle pushed for sweeping renewable energy legislation, Hawaiian Electric pushed back. But Lingle eventually won.
Big Risks Led To Big Losses For Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric leaders tried to turn an electric utility into an investment powerhouse. It didn’t quite stick.
How A Mideast War Made HECO Start To Think Green
The Arab oil crisis brought聽a new awareness of聽the promise of聽renewable energy. But the spark fizzled. Hawaiian Electric was hooked on oil.
What Happened When HECO Went To Wall Street
Energized by statehood and a booming economy, Hawaiian Electric began to reach beyond Oahu聽for investors and investments.
Why Everyone Wanted To Work For Hawaiian Electric
With a devastating war behind it, Hawaii embraced聽the promise of a bright future. And it needed HECO more than ever.
How HECO Helped Pull Hawaii Through The Tough Times
Hawaiian Electric played a key role in Hawaii’s economic recovery from the Great Depression. And then World War II hit the islands.
Learning To Live In The Electric Century
Hawaiian Electric Co. saw its profits skyrocket as people began using newfangled electric appliances.
Friends In High Places Helped HECO Tighten Its Grip On Hawaii
The federal government’s takeover of Hawaii proved extremely fortuitous for Hawaiian Electric. So was the involvement of leading local families.
How One Company Turned ‘Darkness Into Day’
From its beginning in 1891, Hawaiian Electric Co. has been deeply entwined with the economic, political and social history of Hawaii.