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 ...
Read More Moratorium on disconnections of electric service for nonpayment for Maui customers extended through July 2
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 ...
Read More Hawaiʻi Gas Selects Partners for Renewable Energy Projects
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: ...
Read More Kalaeloa Partners LP to Hold Community Meeting on Power Generation Facility
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 ...
Read More Public Awareness Announcement: Hawaiian Electric is asking Hawaii Island customers to reduce or shift their electricity use
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, ...
Read More Young Brothers – Hilo Barge Delay March 7th