On December 1, 2025, a significant power outage affected over 7,000 residents in Maui. The outage was reported around 8:55 PM HST, with approximately 7,189 customers, or 9.77% of tracked meters in Maui County, impacted.
Details of the Power Outage
The outage primarily affected the regions from Wailuku to Kahakaloa. By 9:26 PM, more than 3,000 customers were still without electricity. Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) noted that certain areas in Wailuku had their power restored by 9 PM.
Restoration Efforts
HECO crews were actively responding to the outage, ensuring the situation was managed efficiently. The company clarified that this outage was not classified as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
Estimated Restoration Time
The estimated time for power restoration was set for midnight. Updates regarding the power status and outage details were accessible through the Maui County outage map.
Summary of Key Information
- Date: December 1, 2025
- Total Affected Customers: 7,189
- Percentage of Outage: 9.77%
- Areas Affected: Wailuku to Kahakaloa
- Estimated Restoration Time: Midnight
The prompt restoration efforts by HECO aimed to minimize the inconvenience for residents. For ongoing updates, residents could visit the Hawaiian Electric website to view the outage map.
