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HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC KAHE GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 592,790 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 $235,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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92-698 FARRINGTON HWY
KAPOLEI, HI 96707
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- HONOLULU County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jul 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $235,400 · last Jul 28, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000486439
How This Compares
#1
of 36 TRI reporters in HI
#133
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
Water (CWA)
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)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 633,416 | — |
| 2016 | 625,978 | -1% |
| 2017 | 592,790 | -5% |
| 2018 | 504,290 | -15% |
| 2019 | 430,252 | -15% |
| 2020 | 597,077 | +39% |
| 2021 | 554,652 | -7% |
| 2022 | 647,894 | +17% |
| 2023 | 671,303 | +4% |
| 2024 | 666,327 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 490,000 | 490,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 160,000 | 160,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 16,002 | 16,000 | 2 | — | 24,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 301 | 299 | 2 | — | 805 | |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 20 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 510,000 | 510,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 146,000 | 146,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 15,002 | 15,000 | 2 | — | 22,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 279 | 277 | 2 | — | 744 | |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 16 | 0 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 490,000 | 490,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 142,600 | 142,600 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 15,001 | 15,000 | 1 | — | 21,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 271 | 270 | 2 | — | 723 | |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 15 | 0 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 420,000 | 420,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 121,400 | 121,400 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 13,002 | 13,000 | 2 | — | 18,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 232 | 230 | 2 | — | 618 | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 450,000 | 450,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 132,800 | 132,800 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14,003 | 14,000 | 3 | — | 20,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 254 | 251 | 3 | — | 676 | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 14 | 0 | — | 10 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 430,000 | 430,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 251 | 249 | 3 | — | 666 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 350,000 | 350,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 140,000 | 140,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14,003 | 14,000 | 3 | — | 21,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 266 | 262 | 3 | — | 712 | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 15 | 0 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 440,000 | 440,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 138,600 | 138,600 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14,002 | 14,000 | 2 | — | 21,980 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 166 | 164 | 2 | — | 831 | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 15 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 470,000 | 470,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 140,800 | 140,800 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 15,001 | 15,000 | 1 | — | 29,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 169 | 167 | 2 | — | 862 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 14 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 480,000 | 480,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 139,240 | 139,240 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14,002 | 14,000 | 2 | — | 22,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 166 | 165 | 2 | — | 825 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 14 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WAIMANALO GULCH SANITARY LANDFILL
KAPOLEI, HI
|
Lead compounds | 805 | — | — | — |
|
21ST CENTURY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF NEVADA
FERNLEY, NV
|
Mercury compounds | — | 20 | — | — |
|
WAIMANALO GULCH SANITARY LANDFILL
KAPOLEI, HI
|
Nickel compounds | 24,000 | — | — | — |
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 | Apr 11, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 24, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 24, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 18, 2008 | Jan 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 18, 2008 | Jan 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 18, 2008 | Jan 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 18, 2008 | Jan 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 18, 2008 | Jan 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2008 | Jan 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 1998 | Dec 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 17, 1998 | Dec 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 31, 1986 | May 9, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 17, 1985 | Mar 17, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 27, 1984 | Mar 17, 1986 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +229% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,190% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,337% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.00 | +970% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.00 | +6,900% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,433% | Dec 2016 | Open |
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 3603992921 · Apr 11, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604605524 · Jul 28, 2022
$235,400
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601871591 · Oct 22, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601871592 · Oct 22, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604603978 · Oct 22, 2018
$8,160
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604604046 · Oct 22, 2018
$37,140
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-HIT000610923-002 · Nov 6, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-1999-0062 · Dec 14, 1999
$54,725
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-HIT000610923-005 · Dec 13, 1999
$54,725
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-HIT000610923-004 · Sep 22, 1999
$70,317
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-HIT000610923-001 · Mar 31, 1986
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