Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO - KEAHOLE
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,670 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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73-4249 QUEEN KAAHUMANU HWY
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
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- HAWAII County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $235,400 · last Jul 28, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110028014093
How This Compares
#15
of 36 TRI reporters in HI
#401
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.
2
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)
-3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,633 | — |
| 2016 | 11,256 | +6% |
| 2017 | 12,670 | +13% |
| 2018 | 13,297 | +5% |
| 2019 | 43 | -100% |
| 2020 | 14,610 | +34035% |
| 2021 | 12,292 | -16% |
| 2022 | 12,655 | +3% |
| 2023 | 8,082 | -36% |
| 2024 | 10,269 | +27% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 118 | 118 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 110 | 110 | — | — | 97 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 42 | 41 | — | 0 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,900 | 7,900 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 86 | 86 | — | — | 110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,400 | 12,400 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 114 | 114 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 241 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 40 | — | 1 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,040 | 12,040 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 112 | 112 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 40 | 39 | — | 1 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,280 | 14,280 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 147 | 147 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 130 | 130 | — | — | 313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 53 | 51 | — | 2 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 43 | 41 | — | 2 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 120 | 120 | — | — | 240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 47 | 46 | — | 2 | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,400 | 12,400 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 119 | 119 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 110 | 110 | — | — | 207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 42 | 42 | — | 0 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 115 | 115 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,385 | 10,380 | — | 5 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 110 | 110 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 237 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 39 | 39 | — | 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 |
|---|
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 SANITARY LANDFILL
WAIKOLOA, HI
|
Naphthalene | 97 | — | — | — |
|
WEST HAWAII SANITARY LANDFILL
WAIKOLOA, HI
|
Polycyclic aromatic 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 | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 21, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 2012 | Apr 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 28, 2012 | Apr 17, 2014 | 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 3604739922 · Feb 3, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-HID984469742-001 · Mar 28, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604243815 · Dec 3, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604605524 · Jul 28, 2022
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