#Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
Young Brothers seeks 20% rate hike on majority of cargo
The shipping company is asking the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission for the additional revenue to cover significant spikes in service costs, support critical investments in equipment and infrastructure upgrades and sustain vital interisland services.
Hawaiian Electric, Wailuku River Hydroelectric want to continue providing reliable, sustainable, renewable energy to Big Island
Hawaiian Electric’s power purchase contract with Wailuku River Hydroelectric was set to expire on May 12. The partners are negotiating a new long-term contract now, but have asked for an amendment to their existing agreement that would extend the contract for up to five years and could also provide savings to Big Island electricity customers.
Hawaiʻi Energy launches state’s incentive program for electric vehicle charging stations
Hawai’i Energy can award a total of $592,000 in rebates for eligible installation projects of electric vehicle charging stations completed between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
PUC Okays Young Brothers’ 46% Rate Hike
In a decision issued Monday, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved Young Brothers’ emergency request to increase rates by 46% with several conditions over the next 12 months.
Young Brothers Cargo Containers Slip Off Barge Into Hilo Bay
Twelve of the 21 containers are reported as missing, while nine continue to float offshore.
Low-Priced Solar Projects Approved
Six grid-scale solar-plus-battery storage projects have been approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
First Phase of Grid Modernization Plan Approved
The Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan by the Hawaiian Electric Companies to put the latest digital technology to work managing the electric grids.
General Rate Case for Hawai‘i Water Service’s Approved
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, approved a Decision and Order for Hawai‘i Water Service’s (Hawai‘i Water) general rate case.
HELCO Customers Should Call About Dec. 14 Payments
HELCO requests that customers who dropped off payments between 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 14 call Customer Service at (808) 969-6999 to check their payment status.
Payment Envelopes Stolen from HELCO Drop Box
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company is investigating the theft of envelopes from a payment drop box outside its main office at 1200 Kīlauea Ave. in Hilo.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Proposes 3.4% Rate Increase
The request is for a 3.4% increase in revenues, or $13.4 million over revenues at current effective rates.
PUC Chair to Retire at End of 2018
Gov. David Ige has accepted the resignation of Randall Iwase, who will be leaving the Public Utilities Commission effective Dec. 28, 2018.
PUC Approves Transfer of Jointly Owned Utility Poles
The Hawaiian Electric Companies have acquired Hawaiian Telcom’s ownership interest in approximately 120,000 jointly-owned utility electric distribution poles.
HELCO Explains Sept. 2 Power Outage
Customers in portions of Hilo, Kea‘au, Puna, Honoka‘a, Kona, South Point, Waikoloa and Waimea experienced a power interruption early Sunday morning, Sept. 2.
HELCO Continues Response to Outages
Currently, fewer than 30 customers in lower Puna, Hāmākua and Hilo are without power.
Hawai‘i Gas Issues Request for Proposals
Hawai‘i Gas, the state’s regulated gas utility, released a request for proposals to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG).
PUC Invites Public Comment on HECs’ Integrated Grid Planning Report
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission is seeking public comments on the Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Integrated Grid Planning Report.
Community Solar Sites Opening for Business
HEC announced it will begin accepting applications from qualified subscriber organizations that wish to build and operate a community solar facility.
HELCO to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct its quarterly aerial inspections of major overhead transmission lines Monday through Friday, June 4 to 8, 2018.
Tax Cut Means Electric Bill Reduction for Customers
Customers of Hawai‘i Electric Light will see lower electric bills if a rate adjustment proposal submitted to the Public Utilities Commission is approved.
