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Hawaiian Electric completes repairs to key transmission line damaged in February storm
HONOLULU, April 30, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric crews recently completed repairs to a key 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line that carries electricity from Leeward..
KIUC to Retire $2.7 Million in Patronage Capital to Members
Based on favorable financial results for 2025, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s Board of Directors has voted to return $2.7 million in patronage capital retirement..
Commissioner’s Memorandum 2026-4PC: Hurricane Insurance Data Call
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA..
Commissioner’s Memorandum 2026-3A: Updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA..
As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, electric bills will be higher in coming months
CONTACT: Darren Pai 808.223.9932 [email protected] HONOLULU, April 1, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for potential increases in energy costs in the coming..
Storm / Flood Claim Information
If you have NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) coverage, start a claim at FloodSmart.gov/recover/start-a-claim. If you have flood insurance through a PRIVATE CARRIER, contact..
2026 Kona Storm Declaration
DECLARATION FROM THE STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER REGARDING ASSISTANCE OF NONRESIDENT INDEPENDENT ADJUSTERS DUE TO THE MARCH 2026 KONA LOW WEATHER EVENT ..
Residents Urged to File Insurance Claims After Severe Stormy Weather
HONOLULU — Following recent high winds and heavy rain, the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division is reminding residents to..
COMMISSIONER’S MEMORANDUM 2026-2PC: MOTOR VEHICLE RATES USING ZIP CODE-BASED RATING
The purpose of this Memorandum is to update and clarify the Insurance Division’s position regarding the use of ZIP code-based rating in motor vehicle..