Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 170,016 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
54 HALEKAUILA STREET
HILO, HI 96720
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- HAWAII County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 4, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000486377
How This Compares
#6
of 36 TRI reporters in HI
#226
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-39% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 160,019 | — |
| 2016 | 210,022 | +31% |
| 2017 | 170,016 | -19% |
| 2018 | 140,023 | -18% |
| 2020 | 160,029 | — |
| 2021 | 140,005 | -13% |
| 2022 | 160,032 | +14% |
| 2023 | 130,010 | -19% |
| 2024 | 97,017 | -25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 97,000 | 97,000 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 130,000 | 130,000 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 160,000 | 160,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 24 | 24 | — | 0 | 74 | |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 140,000 | 140,000 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 160,000 | 160,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 12 | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 140,000 | 140,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | — | 0 | 71 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 170,000 | 170,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | 0 | 86 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 210,000 | 210,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 116 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 160,000 | 160,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | 0 | — | 90 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1 | — |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 1 | — |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WEST HAWAII LANDFILL
WAIKOLOA, HI
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
HONOLULU, HI
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1 | — |
|
WEST HAWAII LANDFILL
WAIKOLOA, HI
|
Naphthalene | 3 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
HONOLULU, HI
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 1 | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Sep 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 12, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 12, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 4, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 4, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 2000 | Jul 28, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 19, 2000 | Jul 28, 2000 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603836649 · Dec 12, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-HIT000610881-001 · Jul 12, 2012
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