Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Report: Hawaiian Electric Is Looking To Sell American Savings Bank
The report comes as alternative efforts to raise cash have stalled in the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Plan Is Threatened By HECO’s Uncertain Future
New projects are on hold as the electric company's credit rating sags.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
1,100 Pieces Of Testimony Against A Bill Went Missing For Days. The Bill Passed And Then The Opponents’ Letters Showed Up
Hundreds of Lahaina fire victims came out strongly against a bill that could allow HECO to impose a new fee on customers to help prevent wildfires.
Courtesy Apo, Reck & Kusachi
The Most Detailed Account So Far Of The Lahaina Fire Points To One Termite-Damaged Utility Pole
While the public awaits Maui County's official report on the cause of the fire, lawyers for victims and insurers say Pole 7A set off a cascade of events that led to a wall of flame.
Cammy Clark
Key House Committee Approves Bill To Charge HECO Customers To Mitigate Wildfire Risk
Hawaiian Electric Co. executives want an extra fee of up to 5% added to electric bills to develop and implement a wildfire prevention plan.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Your Electric Bill Could Be Going Up To Help Pay For Wildfire Prevention Measures
Hawaii lawmakers are considering a new fee to help HECO's fire-fighting plan but there was strong testimony against it.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
A Number Of Investigations Have Been Launched Into The Maui Fires. Here’s Where They’re At
A long-awaited official cause for the Lahaina fire is being left to Maui County to determine, with help from the federal ATF.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Wildfire Cases Will Stay In Maui State Court
Hawaiian Electric Industries on Monday lost its bid to remove the cases to federal court.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Federal Judge Hears Arguments Over Whether Lahaina Fire Cases Should Stay With Maui Courts
The venue for dozens of wildfire lawsuits could be determined as soon as Monday.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Who Will Pay For Maui Fire Property Damage? Look For A ‘Fund 2’
Hawaiian Electric Industries' president and chief executive has said the company may look at "shareholder contributions" and new fees on customers to help cover claims.