Hawaii Electric unveiled a new plan to lower the risk of wildfires throughout the next three years.

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Electricity provider Hawaiian Electric today laid out a plan to fortify the power grid to help reduce the risk of a wildfire started by its equipment.

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(Reuters) – Electricity provider Hawaiian Electric on Monday laid out a plan to fortify the power grid to help reduce the risk of a wildfire started by its equipment. The utility has faced intense scrutiny in the past for its role in the deadly 2023 Maui wildfire. The fires killed over 100 people, destroyed the historic coastal town of Lahaina and caused damage estimated at $5 billion. Several destructive U.S. blazes in the past have been linked…

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In the wake of the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, Hawaiian Electric released on Monday a three-year fire-safety plan detailing how the company will reduce the chances of electric infrastructure causing a fire in the future.

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Electric's (HECO) expanded wildfire safety plan hopes to prevent tragedies like Lahaina from happening again. The company has already upgraded or tested miles of power lines and poles, it says there's more work to be done. 
Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You HECO plans to fortify its infrastructure with new technology to reduce wildfire risks. The company plans to install …

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Electricity provider Hawaiian Electric (NYSE: HE) laid out a plan on Monday to fortify the power grid to help reduce the risk of a wildfire started by its equipment. The utility has faced intense scrutiny in the past for its role in the deadly 2023 Maui wildfire. The fires killed over 100 people, destroyed the historic coastal town of Lahaina, and caused damage estimated at $5 billion. Several destructive U.S. blazes in the past have been linked…

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Hawaiian Electric Unveils Plan to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Expanded Hawaiian Electric safety strategy details actions to reduce potential for wildfires 
3-year plan focuses initial work on high-risk areas Continues initiatives to strengthen grid, minimize fire hazards Expands use of weather stations, AI-enabled cameras   HONOLULU, Jan. 13, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric plans to deploy new technology, fortify infrastructure, minimize fire hazards and expand community partnerships to significantly reduce the r…

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