HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION
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HILO, HI · HAWAII COUNTY · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 145,662 |
| 2022 | 178,007 |
| 2021 | 151,049 |
| 2020 | 178,529 |
| 2019 | 177,961 |
| 2018 | 162,935 |
| 2017 | 175,180 |
| 2016 | 230,658 |
| 2015 | 180,353 |
| 2014 | 171,960 |
| 2013 | 172,480 |
| 2012 | 173,366 |
| 2011 | 193,041 |
Facility Insight: HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION
HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1001552) reported 146K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in HILO, HI within HAWAII COUNTY. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221112.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 24.5%, with the peak observed year showing up to 231K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION is a moderate emitter at 146K MT CO2e, typical of mid-sized industrial operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION emit? ▼
HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION reported 146K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO (HELCO) - KANOELEHUA HILL GENERATING STATION's emissions have decreased by 24.5%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.