KALAELOA COGENERATION PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 235 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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91-111 KALAELOA BLVD
KAPOLEI, HI 96707
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- HONOLULU County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 29, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110070870566
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 245 | — |
| 2016 | 233 | -5% |
| 2017 | 235 | +1% |
| 2018 | 209 | -11% |
| 2019 | 164 | -21% |
| 2020 | 989 | +502% |
| 2021 | 1,062 | +7% |
| 2022 | 271 | -74% |
| 2023 | 274 | +1% |
| 2024 | 284 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 136 | 130 | — | 6 | 195 | |
| Naphthalene | 104 | 103 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 42 | 35 | — | 7 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 129 | 124 | — | 5 | 291 | |
| Naphthalene | 99 | 98 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 44 | 34 | — | 10 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 119 | 119 | — | 0 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 97 | 95 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 53 | 35 | — | 18 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 449 | 449 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 398 | 398 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 157 | 157 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 44 | 36 | — | 8 | — | |
| Mercury | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 416 | 416 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 370 | 368 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 145 | 145 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 45 | 35 | — | 10 | — | |
| Mercury | 12 | 12 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 164 | 164 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 117 | 117 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 122 | 122 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 104 | 104 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 103 | 103 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 127 | 127 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 108 | 108 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 20 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PVT
WAIANAE, HI
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ISLAND RECYCLING
KAPOLEI, HI
|
Lead compounds | — | 20 | — | — |
|
WAIMANALO GULCH SANITARY LANDFILL
KAPOLEI, HI
|
Lead compounds | 174 | — | — | — |
|
HONOLULU RESOURCE RECOVERY VENTURE
KAPOLEI, HI
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Oct 2, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 14, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 5, 2011 | Feb 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 2005 | Oct 31, 2006 | 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.