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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The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Consumer Advocacy (DCA) remains dedicated to empowering consumers and supporting ratepayers in Hawai‘i. The Division highlights information on utility bill assistance programs and opportunities for input towards permanent affordability solutions and upcoming energy projects and initiatives. “Our goal is to empower consumers with knowledge ...
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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
HILO, April 24, 2024 – Hawaiian Electric has lifted its call for energy conservation on Hawai‘i Island. Customers may resume their normal use of electricity. Read attached for more information from Hawaiian Electric.
Their barge, the KRS 286, which was expected to arrive in Honolulu from the Ports of Kaumalapau and Kaunakakai on Thursday April 4, 2024, was delayed due to a mechanical issue with their towing tug. Their team worked through the mechanical issue with the tug and the barge is underway, estimated to arrive in Honolulu ...
Read More Young Brothers Barge Arrival Delayed – Into Honolulu
See full News Release: HILO, March 25, 2024 – Hawaiian Electric is asking all Hawaii Island customers to reduce or shift their electricity use over the next month. This is an unusual situation, driven mainly by the unavailability of several large generators that have experienced mechanical problems, are at reduced output, or are undergoing maintenance. The ...
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Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Kukahi barge, which was expected to arrive in Hilo this morning at 7:00 a.m., has been delayed. The barge’s arrival into Hilo is now estimated at 1:00 p.m All Honolulu bound cargo from Hilo will be available for pick up at the Port of Honolulu on Monday, March 11, ...
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The state of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing relating to the Application of HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. (“HECO”), filed on July 31, 2023, requesting, among other things, a Commission determination that the proposed 46 kilovolt (“kV”) sub-transmission lines shall be allowed to be constructed as proposed, both below and above the ...
Read More NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – Waimomi Substation Project – March 14th
Kalaeloa Partners LP (KPLP) is holding a virtual community meeting (webinar format) to inform members of surrounding communities, the public and stakeholders about KPLP’s power generation facility in the James Campbell Industrial Park, and its operations and benefits from providing electricity to Oahu’s consumers, plus any updates on its negotiations for a potential 30-year extension ...
Read More Kalaeloa Partners LP (KPLP) Holding a Virtual Community Meeting – March 25th
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 ...
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