DCA News Releases
Kaumalapau Barge Arrival Changes
June 18, 2026 Dear Valued Customer, Due to hazardous cargo that requires special handling and permitting being shipped to the Port of Kaunakakai, Young..
10 a.m. update: Public Safety Power Shutoff still possible on Hawaiʻi Island and Maui
HONOLULU, May 22, 2026 – As potential wildfire risk conditions are forecast through Saturday, Hawaiian Electric continues to closely monitor high winds and humidity levels..
Hawaiian Electric completes repairs to key transmission line damaged in February storm
HONOLULU, April 30, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric crews recently completed repairs to a key 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line that carries electricity from Leeward..
KIUC to Retire $2.7 Million in Patronage Capital to Members
Based on favorable financial results for 2025, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s Board of Directors has voted to return $2.7 million in patronage capital retirement..
As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, electric bills will be higher in coming months
CONTACT: Darren Pai 808.223.9932 [email protected] HONOLULU, April 1, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for potential increases in energy costs in the coming..
11:00 a.m. FINAL UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch
HONOLULU, Nov. 14, 2025 – With hazardous weather conditions forecasted to improve, Hawaiian Electric is ending its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch. The company..
4 a.m. update: Restoration underway for South Kohala customers affected by Public Safety Power Shutoff
HONOLULU, Nov. 13, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric is in the process of restoring power to approximately 940 customers in the south Kohala area of Hawaiʻi..
10:30 a.m. Update: Public Safety Power Shutoff restoration completed for south Kohala customers
HONOLULU, Nov. 13, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric has re-energized all circuits impacted in the south Kohala area of Hawai‘i Island by the Public Safety..
Hawaiʻi Relief Program offers utility assistance
HONOLULU, Nov. 3, 2025 – Customers facing economic hardship can submit an application to the Hawaiʻi Relief Program for assistance with utility bills. Announced last..