Consumer Advocacy – Public Utilities (DCA)

Aloha Community Members, Hawaiian Electric has recently released a preliminary draft of the Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), and is inviting public commentary on this crucial phase of clean energy procurements. Community feedback is integral to shaping the future of our energy landscape and Hawaiian Electric is encouraging your insights to plan ...
Read More Hawaiian Electric Seeks Public Input on Renewable Energy Procurements

Explore Hawaiian Electric’s “My Energy Use” portal, an online tool for gaining insights into your energy consumption. This portal provides detailed analyses, allowing users to view electricity usage in 15-minute intervals, compare historical data, and set personalized notifications for energy thresholds. 🔑Key Features: – Detailed consumption and generation insights. – Customizable notifications for informed decision-making. ...
Read More Discover “My Energy Use” Portal by Hawaiian Electric

In the evolving landscape of energy programs, the State Division of Consumer Advocacy is your ally in navigating the changes coming to your doorstep. Our commitment is to inform, represent and protect you, the ratepayers, ensuring you have the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.   We recognize that the world of solar power and ...
Read More Important Updates on Hawaii’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) programs

The Hawaiian Electric Companies, including Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., and Maui Electric Company, Limited, are notifying the Commission of a modification to the bill due date effective March 1, 2024. The new payment deadline will be 15 days from the date of presentation, reduced from the current 19 days. This ...
Read More Notice of Modifications to Bill Due Dates for Hawaiian Electric Companies Customers

A scheduled barge arrival from the Port of Kahului to Honolulu, initially set for February 3, 2024, has been delayed due to close out swells at the Kahului harbor entrance. The towing tug’s safe exit is impeded. The situation is being monitored, and an update will be provided later. Unfavorable weather and ocean conditions may ...
Read More BARGE ARRIVAL DELAYED INTO HONOLULU FROM THE PORT OF KAHULUI

Hawaiian Electric has chosen Ameresco Inc. as the developer for a 40-megawatt biofuel-powered generator on Maui, part of a clean energy initiative to reduce Hawaii’s reliance on imported oil. This project contributes to the state’s clean energy goals and enhances grid reliability with firm renewable energy. The proposal, along with 15 other projects, involves solar, ...
Read More Hawaiian Electric selects developer to add firm renewable energy to Maui’s power generation mix

Hawaiian Electric’s new Shift and Save Pilot Program is now live. Please see press release below for more information.

With more than 10,000 customers around the Big Island without power shortly after 9 a.m., Hawaiian Electric has issued a News Release. Hawaiian Electric has issued an Outage Alert for Hawaii Island, implementing brief 30 minute rolling outages due to an unexpected loss of several large generators and near-zero wind resources. Customers are urged to ...
Read More Alert: Rolling Outages on Hawaii Island – Consumer Advisory

Attention customers of Young Brothers on the islands of Lanai and Molokai. Due to adverse weather, Young Brothers adjusts its Molokai/Lanai sailing. Tuesday’s departure from Honolulu skips Lanai, heading directly to Kaunakakai. No changes to Kaunakakai. No changes to Kaunakakai cargo availability. Kaumalapau re-entry attempted on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Visit www,youngbothershawaii.com for updates. Thank ...
Read More 1.29.24 Young Brothers – Lanai and Molokai Barge Arrival Update