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Moratorium on Disconnections of Electric Service For Non-Payment Ends This Month

The Hawai´i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will end the state’s moratorium on electric disconnections for nonpayment on May 31, 2021.

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.

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.

Final Participatory NextEra PUC Hearing Begins

The State of Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission will get underway with its final component of the participatory progress Monday.

Expanded Time-of-Use Rates Proposed by Hawaiian Electric

Hawaiian Electric Light Companies have proposed new voluntary time-of-use rate options for residential customers.

TASC Files Lawsuit Against PUC

The Alliance for Solar Choice has filed a lawsuit in Hawai’i State Court challenging the decision by the Public Utilities Commission to end Hawai’i’s net energy metering program.

PUC Approves Hawaiian Electric, Pacific Biodiesel Contract

A contract between Hawaiian Electric and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies to supply biodiesel for Oahu power generators has been approved.

State PUC Listening Sessions, Docket Issues Announced

The Hawai’i State Public Utilities Commission has announced two public listening sessions on the Big Island relative to the NextEra-HEI docket.

PUC Nixes Bio-Diesel Deal a Second Time

Aina Koa Pono will continue plans for a biofuel plant in Ka`u despite a setback this week from the PUC.