Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Maui wildfire litigation and scrutiny
Following the August 2023 Maui wildfires, investigations and lawsuits examined whether Hawaiian Electric infrastructure and operating decisions, including the handling of energized lines during high winds, contributed to the Lahaina disaster. The company also faced criticism over reported limitations in procedures for shutting down parts of its grid. The event caused extensive deaths and destruction and produced substantial legal and reputational exposure.