In a Decision and Order, the Public Utilities Commission approved KIUC’s application for approval of its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with AES Kekaha Solar, LLC (AES) for development of a 19.3-megawatt (MW) solar facility in conjunction with a 70 megawatt hours (MWh) battery energy storage system to be housed on-base at Pacific Missile Range Facility – ...
Read More PUC Approval Helps KIUC Close In On Renewable Goals
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Waikoloa Resort Utilities, Inc. dba West Hawaii Utility Company (WHUC) submitted an application to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for rate increases for its utility company as well as for West Hawaii Water Company (WHWC) and West Hawaii Sewer Company (WHSC) – its water and wastewater services respectively (collectively called “Waikoloa Utilities”). Waikoloa Utilities is ...
Read More West Hawaii Utility Company Applies for Rate Increase – Docket No. 2017-0350
The Hawaiian Electric Companies began the search for new, grid-scale renewable energy projects for O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island. Qualifying proposals may be submitted through April 30, 2018, with selection of developers and contract negotiations expected in September. The requests for proposals and additional information are available at www.hawaiianelectric.com/competitivebidding. Read more about the competitive procurement proceeding ...
Read More Competitive bidding open for HECO renewable energy projects – Docket No. 2017-0352
In its news release, KIUC announced it held a groundbreaking for the Lawai Solar and Energy Storage Project on Kauai’s south shore. The project consists of 28 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) and a 100 MWh five-hour duration energy storage system, and will contribute significantly to the State of Hawai’i’s goal of reaching 100 percent renewable ...
Read More KIUC and AES Distributed Energy break ground on solar and energy storage project – Docket No. 2017-0018
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC)) approved HECO Companies’ Grid Modernization Strategy in a Decision and Order on Feb. 7. The Strategy stated objectives are to: empower customer’s choice and provide safe, reliable, and affordable services; enable distributed resources to become a vital part of Hawaii’s renewable portfolio; leverage the electric grid to spur economic growth in ...
Read More PUC directs HECO Companies to implement their Grid Modernization Strategy – Docket No. 2017-0226
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved Hawaiian Electric Companies’ revised demand response portfolio tariff structure framework, which includes the four grid service rules and the attendant rate schedules and riders upon which the DR programs are to be deployed in support of the grid service rules. Read the Decision and Order No. 35238 and other documents ...
Read More PUC Approves HECO’s Demand Response Portfolio – Docket No. 2015-0412