KIUC

KIUC's Youth Leadership Council representative Brynn Lee Hirata's award-winning speech was presented to an audience at the 2026 PowerXChange in Nashville, TN. Watch Brynn's speech and read her words on the spirit of aloha and a message of unity online: vimeo.com/1174073661

The Kauaʻi Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant (SBEEG) continues through 2026! Read about how Barre Soul Kaua'i received two new energy-efficient AC units in our Winter issue of Currents magazine. kiuc.coop/news/stay-cool…

KIUC is operational today and will be responding to outages and other issues as conditions allow and worker safety is assured.

As a member of our cooperative, we need your help to create a culture of safety. Please follow these electrical line safety tips to keep you and our lineworkers safe.

A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Kauaʻi beginning Tuesday and potentially lasting through the weekend. For outage updates, follow KIUC on Facebook and visit our outage center: kiuc.coop/outage-center

Last chance to vote! The deadline to vote in the Board of Directors Election is Saturday, March 14 at noon. There are three ways to vote: paper ballot, phone or online. Visit kiuc.coop/election for candidate statements and more information.

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has given the green light to a new solar –plus-storage project on Kauaʻi, which will contribute significantly to Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s (KIUC) plans to reach 100% renewable generation. kiuc.coop/news/new-kauai…

Don't forget to vote! The deadline to vote in the Board of Directors Election is Saturday, March 14 at noon. Visit kiuc.coop/election for candidate statements and more information.

Congratulations to the 2026 Calendar of Student Art Winners! This year's 2nd grade winner was Luana Parra, student at Kahili Adventist School and Ten Thousand Hands Art Studio.

KIUC's renewable energy benefits Kauai residents by keeping rates low, as well as being better for the environment. KHON2 News spoke with KIUC and @hawaiiaes leaders about how it all works in this episode of Empowered Hawaiʻi: Kauai Lights the Way: khon2.com/empowered/kaua…

Read about how KIUC is using "stress wave propagation-based inspection technology" by THOR Poletest to improve pole health on Kauai in this @tdworldmag article: tdworld.com/overhead-trans…

This week, KIUC staff attended the @gatherfcu Reality Fair in Waimea to help our youth get ready for the future!

Whether you're a sustainability professional or just curious about how to live more eco-consciously, join us for @GreenDrinksKauai on Tuesday, February 24 at Puakea Grill in Lihue for a drink and great conversation. Get tickets ahead of time: pacificedge.ticketbud.com/gdkauai-pauhana

If you or a loved one use a life-supporting medical device, you may be eligible for a backup power rebate. For more information, visit: kiuc.coop/medical-device…

Election packets will be mailed on Friday, February 20 to Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative members for the Board of Directors Election on March 14, 2026. News release: kiuc.coop/news/kiuc-elec… Visit kiuc.coop/election for candidate statements and more information.

KIUC's Port Allen Generating Station Manager Richard Vetter was a judge at the 30th Annual Kaua'i Regional Science & Engineering Fair at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall on February 7, 2026. Congratulations to all the participants and mahalo to organizers!

Whether you're a sustainability professional or just curious about how to live more eco-consciously, join us for @GreenDrinksKauai on Tuesday, February 24 at Puakea Grill in Lihue for a drink and great conversation. Get tickets ahead of time: pacificedge.ticketbud.com/gdkauai-pauhana

We're hiring! We are looking for a Helper Apprentice Qualified Lineperson. Start a new career and join the KIUC ʻohana. Visit kiuc.coop/careers to learn more and apply online.

KIUC will observe President's Day on Monday, February 16th. Use SmartHub to manage your account 24/7/365: buff.ly/3VOytEi

How can we build an economy that works for local communities? Here's a recent piece in the Honolulu Civil Beat explaining the #cooperativedifference. civilbeat.org/2026/02/how-to…