Hawaiian Electric avoids rolling outages on Oahu

Thanks customers for their cooperation

Release Date: 8/1/2024

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HONOLULU, Aug 1, 2024 - Hawaiian Electric avoided rolling outages last night as a result of crews ramping up additional generation resources at Kahe Power Plant and customer conservation efforts.

"We thank our customers for their patience and support during period of tight generation margins," said Darren Pai, Hawaiian Electric spokesperson. "We're still monitoring the generation situation, but everyone's conservation efforts made a significant difference last night."

The generation shortfall was the result of the unexpected loss of the largest independently-owned power plant on the island. At around 1 a.m. on July 31, the 208-megawatt plant operated by Kalaeloa Partners suddenly went offline with the rupture of an underground pipe that is necessary for operations.

With Kalaeloa Partners continuing to make repairs, Hawaiian Electric is closely monitoring generation capacity and working to bring more generating resources online at both Kahe and Waiau Power Plant. The situation is dynamic and Hawaiian Electric will provide ongoing updates on its social media channels.