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For those who are enrolled in the Federal Communications Commission Lifeline Program, there are updated minimum service standards for mobile and fixed broadband users. Beginning December 1, 2021, the Lifeline minimum service standard for fixed broadband data usage will be 1229 GB per month. Beginning December 1, 2021, mobile broadband minimum service standard is continued ...
Read More Lifeline: New Minimum Service Standards effective December 1, 2021

Issue #49 – November 2021

Posted on Nov 24, 2021 in Newsletters

In this issue: Staying Vigilant Against Utility Scams, Hu Honua Bioenergy Proceedings, Stage 3 Request for Proposals for Hawaii Island, Utility Bill Assistance Available, Kalaeloa Water Company General Rate Increase, Hawaii American Water Company General Rate Increase

The STATE OF HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (“Commission”) will hold a virtual public hearing relating to the application of HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. for Commission approval to construct a 46 kilovolt (“kV”) overhead and underground line for the Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant CEIP-46 46kV overhead sub-transmission line relocation project on the island of Oahu. The ...
Read More December 9 – Public hearing for HECO Application for Construction of Overhead and Underground Line (2021-0070)

With scam calls, phishing and more elaborate schemes on the rise, Hawaiʽi utilities are asking customers to remain vigilant as scammers ramp up their activity during the holidays. The warning comes on Utility Scam Awareness Day, a national event created to spotlight ripoffs aimed at utility customers.  Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Telcom, Hawaiʻi Gas, Honolulu Board ...
Read More November 17 – Hawaiʻi utilities mark Utility Scam Awareness Day with warning to customers: Stay vigilant over the holidays!

The STATE OF HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (“Commission”) will hold a virtual public hearing relating to the application of HAWAII-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, for Commission approval of a general rate increase for wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services to residents, condominiums, and commercials establishments in the Hawaii Kai area on the island of Oahu. The Commission ...
Read More November 17 – Pubic Hearing for Application of Hawaii-American Water Company for a General Rate Increase (2021-0063)

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative and its renewable energy partner AES invite the public to a Zoom meeting to discuss the West Kauaʻi Energy Project: an innovative renewable energy project which will bring Kauaʻi to more than 80% renewable generation. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9 at 4:30 pm and will feature an ...
Read More November 9 – West Kauai Energy Project Talk Story Tuesday

The STATE OF HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (“Commission”) will hold a virtual public hearing relating to the application of KALAELOA WATER COMPANY, LLC. (“KWC”) for Commission approval of a general rate increase and revised rules, regulations, and rates. The Commission will host the virtual hearing through WebEx for online and telephonic participation by all interested ...
Read More November 9 – Public Hearing For Kalaeloa Water Company Rate Case (2021-0005)

October 27, 2021 – The STATE OF HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (“Commission”) will hold a virtual community meeting relating to the Community Based Renewable Energy (“CBRE”), Phase 2 on Hawaii Island. The Commission will take this opportunity to hear community suggestions on how to improve the Phase 2 CBRE procurements. The Commission will host the ...
Read More October 27 – Community Meeting for Hawaii Island Relating to Community Based Renewable Energy, Phase 2

In partnership with the Hawai’i Attorney General, the Federal Communications Commission will host a virtual public webinar on spoofing and robocalls. The event will follow up on the Hawai’i Attorney General’s spoofing alert issued last month, and will feature state government officials and other Hawai’i-based partners. It will provide tips consumers can use to protect ...
Read More October 28 – Webinar on Spoofing and Robocalls Focused on Hawai’i Consumers

The STATE OF HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (“Commission”) will hold a virtual public hearing relating to the amended application of HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. (“HECO”) requesting, among other things, a Commission determination that the proposed 46 kilovolt transmission lines shall be allowed to be constructed above and below the surface of the ground for the ...
Read More October 26 – Virtual Public Hearing for Application of HECO Construction of Overhead Transmission Line (2020-0182)

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