What renewable energy resources do HECO, HELCO and MECO use to generate electricity in Hawaii?
Our fuel mix includes a variety of renewable resources. Geothermal, biomass, wind, and hydro provide most of Hawaii’s renewable power. Other sources include solar and ocean energy. Learn more about HECO, HELCO and MECO’s sources of renewable energy. Why is reliable electricity more important for island utilities? Unlike on the continental U.S., electric utilities in Hawaii are isolated island utilities, which are not interconnected to each other or to any other state. That means electricity generated by HECO, HELCO, and MECO must be extra reliable. HECO, HELCO, and MECO cannot depend on buying power from neighboring utilities if there’s a problem. What are some of the challenges to using more renewable energy in Hawaii? It’s a natural question. As citizens of Hawaii, we live in a state blessed with sunny skies and breezy tradewinds. Getting our electric power from renewable sources seems like an obvious choice. But it’s not always that simple. Some of the challenges are: • 24-hour avai
