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We want to inform YOU about HECO’S upcoming Shift and Save pilot program, which aims to study how customers respond to Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. The program encourages change in energy usage behavior, allowing participants to access electricity at a lower rate during a specific time period. Starting in October 2023, this 1-year pilot program will ...
Read More Introducing Shift and Save: A Time-of-Use Rate Pilot Program

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR | KE KIAʻĀINA NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR | KA LUNA HOʻOKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2023 Michael S. Angelo Named State’s Consumer Advocate HONOLULU — Michael S. Angelo has been named executive director for the Department of Commerce and Consumer ...
Read More RELEASE: Michael S. Angelo Named State’s Consumer Advocate

The State of Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has announced two public hearings regarding the Application of Hone Heke Corporation, dba Expeditions. Hone Heke is seeking Commission approval for rate increases and a revised rate schedule related to water carrier transportation service between Lāhainā Harbor, Maui, and Manele Harbor, Lānaʻi. The proposed changes include fare ...
Read More Hone Heke – Rate Case Public Hearings Docket No. 2023-0204

The Office of Economic Revitalization and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement have organized in-person events to help people apply to the Rental and Utility Relief Program. The final enrollment event will be Thursday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center (94-428 Mokuola St.). It’s for new applicants only. ...
Read More THURSDAY JULY 27th: In-person event to help people apply to the Rental and Utility Relief Program

The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is hosting a virtual meeting to discuss the proposed workplan on Energy Equity. Energy equity refers to the goal of achieving equity in both the social and economic participation in the energy system, while also remediating social, economic, and health burdens on those historically harmed by the energy system. ...
Read More Attention Hawaii Residents – We Want to Hear From You! July 20th 2023 @ 3:00pm

After being temporarily closed the Rental and Utility Relief Program is now open to in-person enrollment for new applicants. The final enrollment event will be Thursday, July 27th, from 9am to 4pm at the Filipino Community Center (94-428 Mokuola st.) Each event is by appointment. To schedule a time to apply, renters should call one ...
Read More Rental and Utility Relief Program is now open to new in-person applications