HECO
Coverage of HECO in the Nexus archive.
- HECO activated emergency response plan, fully staffed for the weekend
HECO has activated its emergency response plan and is fully staffed for the weekend. The organization mobilized its crews and is undergoing final preparations and checks in anticipation of an approaching storm.
- High Oil Prices Hammer HECO Customers. Here’s Why
High oil prices are increasing costs for HECO customers, with average Oʻahu home electric bills rising by $60 since June 2025.
- Topa Financial Center closed following electrical equipment issue: HFD, HECO
The Topa Financial Center was closed following an electrical equipment issue, leading to an evacuation on Bishop Street on July 23. The incident involved HFD and HECO responding to a reported fire.
- HECO Is At War With Governor’s Energy Partner Over Creating New Utility
HECO is in conflict with the Governor’s Energy Partner over a Japanese rival's plan to build a liquefied natural gas power plant and establish a new regulated utility in Oʻahu, which could end HECO's 135-year monopoly.
- Hundreds of aging utility poles will be replaced over three years: HECO
HECO will replace up to 100 aging utility poles along the Leeward Coast over the next three years, starting in late July.
- Electricity bills see a spike in the summer months
HECO has reported an increase in electricity prices due to rising fuel costs, resulting in higher household and business bills. Simple steps can be taken to reduce overall costs.