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A Chat with Jim Alberts. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Jim Alberts.

The Hawaiian Electric Company provides its services across five of our islands to more than 1.3 million residents as well as millions of guests every year. Arguably no other business plays a more a vital role in Hawaii’s economy. And perhaps no other company has been undergoing the breadth and depth of changes that HECO has been experiencing in recent years. Hawaiian Electric Senior Vice President Jim Alberts joins us to discuss some of these timely topics, including decarbonization and the need for a balanced grid system and alignment going forward.

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