Consumer Advocacy – Public Utilities (DCA)

The symposium is being organized by the Hawaii State Energy Office. The State Energy Office is interested in exploring best practices in developing deep energy efficiency programs. This symposium will discuss programs and policies that could stimulate the adoption of greater, deeper energy efficiency (EE) sooner than later. Deeper EE in all sectors (behind and ...
Read More Nov 14, Symposium on Exploring Programs and Policies for Deep Energy Efficiency Opportunities

The Hawaiian Electric Companies opened applications on October 22 for NEM Plus, a program that allows Net Energy Metering (NEM) customers to add features such as energy storage to their rooftop solar systems. The program is only available to existing NEM customers with HECO, MECO, and HELCO. Read more about it in HECO’s news release. ...
Read More HECO Launches NEM Plus program – Docket No. 2014-0192

Maui’s second large-scale photovoltaic solar project came online on October 4. Maui Electric Company’s (MECO) project is under a power purchase agreement with Ku’ia Solar, LLC, which is independently owned by Kenyon Energy. Currently, Maui County has a renewable energy portfolio of 34% – ahead of the state’s target of 30 percent renewable energy by 2020. ...
Read More Maui’s Second Large-Scale Solar Project Brought Online – Docket No. 2015-0224

Hawaiian Electric Companies has selected seven solar-plus-storage projects on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island. The seven projects will be spread out across the utility’s service territory, with three projects on Oahu, two on Maui and two on the Big Island. The projects are still subject to approval by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Under the state ...
Read More Hawaiian Electric Companies select 7 solar-plus-storage projects for record increase in renewable energy – Docket No. 2017-0352

October is Energy Action Month, aimed at bringing awareness to and promotion of the importance of energy in our everyday lives. There are a number of ways that you can help make energy sustainable and environmentally friendly. Home Energy Checklist Clean or replace filters in your air conditioner. Find strategies to reduce your water heating ...
Read More October Brings Energy Action Month

Energy Action Month, MECO Rate Case, CBRE Program Approved for HECO, Tips for Downed Power Lines, CA Brief on Performance-Based Regulation

The Public Utilities Commission approved and directed the Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO Companies) to implement their Community-Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) Program. Phase 1 of the CBRE program will be limited to only solar PV systems and is available to eligible residential and commercial customers of HECO Companies. The CBRE Program was created to provide an ...
Read More PUC Approves Community-Based Renewable Energy Program – Docket No. 2015-0389

Early this year, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) opened a proceeding to investigate the economic and policy issues associated with performance-based ratemaking for the Hawaiian Electric Companies. The Consumer Advocate (CA), in its filing, offered additional comments for the PUC’s consideration. The CA suggests the PUC consider identifying the highest “priority” goals/outcomes and begin to ...
Read More Consumer Advocate Files Goals-Outcomes Brief in Performance-Based Regulation Proceeding – Docket No. 2018-0088

When: Saturday, October 6, 2018; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Kahala Mall, near Macy’s Why: The family-friendly event is a kick-off for Energy Action Month in October to raise awareness of energy use, encourage energy-saving actions and promote conservation. Learn how Hawaiian Electric is using technology and innovation to help our communities be cleaner, more ...
Read More Oct 6, HECO’s Clean Energy Fair