Consumer Advocacy – Public Utilities (DCA)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR | KE KIAʻĀINA NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR | KA LUNA HOʻOKELE MICHAEL ANGELO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2024 Beat the Summer Heat: Accessing Essential Utility Assistance Programs in Hawaiʻi HONOLULU — As temperatures climb ...
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We’re committed to keeping your community safe. Hawaiian Electric is launching a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program starting July 1st. This means they may turn off power in high-risk wildfire areas during extreme weather conditions. While this may create hardships for affected customers, PSPS aims to prevent wildfires caused by downed power lines. Here’s ...
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) urges up to 1,500 households and businesses on Hawaiian Home Lands to switch their phone and/or internet service from Sandwich Isles Communications (SIC) to alternative providers to avoid service interruption. Please visit https://dhhl.hawaii.gov/2024/05/24/dhhl-urges-customers-of-sandwich-isles-communications-to-immediately-switch-phone-and-internet-service-providers/ for more information on this.

The disconnection of electric service for non-payment has been extended until July 2nd, 2024. This is to help Maui residents financially impacted by the wildfires. Here’s what you need to know: There will be no disconnections for non-payment until July 2nd. If you are struggling to pay your bill, contact Hawaiian Electric at (808) 871-9777 ...
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The Division of Consumer Advocacy is to inform you of a recent announcement by Hawaiʻi Gas regarding their selection of partners for renewable energy projects. The company is aiming to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and support the state’s clean energy goals. Project Details: Hawaiʻi Gas has chosen Eurus Energy America and Bana Pacific ...
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The Division of Consumer Affairs is pleased to share that Kalaeloa Partners LP (KPLP) will be holding a community outreach meeting to discuss their power generation facility in Kapolei. This meeting is open to the public and will be held in both a physical and virtual format. Meeting Details: Date: Monday, June 24, 2024 Time: ...
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Dear Residents of Oahu, We want to ensure you’re informed about an upcoming public hearing regarding Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.’s (Hawaiian Electric) proposed construction project. On June 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., the State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing at Kapolei Middle School Cafeteria to discuss Hawaiian Electric’s Application (Docket No. ...
Read More Notice of Public Hearing: Hawaiian Electric’s Farrington Highway Widening Project June 4th, 2024