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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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Attention Maui Residents! The Hawaii Water Service Company (HWSC) is requesting a rate increase for water service in the Ka’anapali area. The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will hold a public hearing to hear your voice on this matter. What to Know: Increase Requested: HWSC is proposing a general rate increase and revisions to its ...
Read More JULY 8th – Hawaii Water Service Company Rate Increase for Ka’anapali Division – Public Hearing Notice

Aloha, This is a friendly reminder that the State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission will host a hybrid informational meeting next week on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 5:00 p.m. at the University of Hawaii Maui College where Hawaiian Electric Companies (“Hawaiian Electric”) will provide an informational presentation to the local community to learn more about Hawaiian Electric’s ...
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Young Brothers Barge Delays

Posted on Jun 27, 2024 in Hot Topics, Main

LĀNA‘I & MOLOKA‘I BARGE ARRIVAL POSTPONED  Update No. 1 for Wednesday, June 26, 2024 June 25,   LĀNA‘I & MOLOKA‘I BARGE ARRIVAL POSTPONED for Wednesday, June 26, 2024 June 25,  

4 P.M. UPDATE: All Chinatown customers restored HONOLULU, June 20, 2024 – At approximately 3:45 p.m., Hawaiian Electric crews completed the process of restoring power to about 600 customers in Chinatown who have been out of service since a fire damaged underground power cables Monday night. This completes all the major repairs needed to restore ...
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