Our power just came back from a 30 minute "rolling outage". Nice that we received no notification and I found this information out only after researching why our power was out. We have two incubators running and having a heads up would have made this less inconvenient.
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/conserv...pm-tonight
CONSERVATION ALERT: Hawaii Island customers asked to reduce electricity use from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight
HILO, March 14, 2023 – Hawaiian Electric is asking Hawaii Island customers to conserve electricity from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight.
Hawai’i Island Power Outage Notices for Tuesday, March 14th, 2023:
From HECO - Hawai’i Island:
We are initiating 30-minute rolling outages in parts of Hawaii Island tonight due to the unexpected loss of two large generators. The outages would be initiated to protect the electric system and prevent loss of power to more customers.
Outages will start in Ainaloa and Pahoa, Captain Cook to Honaunau and Halaula along Akoni Pule Hwy from Iole Rd to Niuli Pl at ~645p. The outages will be initiated around the island to protect the electric system and prevent loss of power to additional customers.
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/conserv...pm-tonight
CONSERVATION ALERT: Hawaii Island customers asked to reduce electricity use from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight
HILO, March 14, 2023 – Hawaiian Electric is asking Hawaii Island customers to conserve electricity from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight.
The need to conserve is prompted by the unavailability of two large generators. Hamakua Energy tripped offline and is undergoing repairs and Hawaiian Electric’s Hill Plant Unit #6 is offline due to a mechanical issue. Combined, these units supply about 80 megawatts of power. In addition, wind resources are forecast to be near zero. AES Waikoloa Solar also is working to supply additional electricity to the grid.
With conservation efforts by commercial and residential customers, Hawaiian Electric expects to have enough generating capacity available to meet the early evening peak demand, but it is possible rolling, 30-minute outages will be initiated if conservation measures fall short.
Using less electricity from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. helps ensure enough power is available when electricity use is highest. Conservation methods include turning off air conditioners and unnecessary lighting, shutting off water heaters, and delaying activities like cooking, showering, laundry, and dishwashing.
In advance of rolling outages, Hawaiian Electric will notify customers through social media. Please check @HIElectricLight on Twitter for updates.Hawai’i Island Power Outage Notices for Tuesday, March 14th, 2023:
From HECO - Hawai’i Island:
We are initiating 30-minute rolling outages in parts of Hawaii Island tonight due to the unexpected loss of two large generators. The outages would be initiated to protect the electric system and prevent loss of power to more customers.
Outages will start in Ainaloa and Pahoa, Captain Cook to Honaunau and Halaula along Akoni Pule Hwy from Iole Rd to Niuli Pl at ~645p. The outages will be initiated around the island to protect the electric system and prevent loss of power to additional customers.