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- Energy Equity and Justice Docket No. 2022-0250BACKGROUND Energy Equity Docket 2022-0250 is a significant proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that focuses on addressing critical issues related to clean energy access, affordability, and fairness in Hawai‘i. At its core the docket seeks to ensure that all residents, regardless of income level or location, have access to affordable, reliable, and clean […]
- Hawaiian Electric Seeking RFP’s for Shared Solar Program Hawaiian Electric is seeking project proposals to provide customers with low- and moderate-incomes (LMI) on O‘ahu, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island the opportunity to participate in a shared solar program (also called community-based renewable energy or CBRE). This Request for Proposals provides exclusive opportunities for low- and moderate-income families to realize the benefits of participating in […]
- Rental and Utility Relief Program Reached 7,500 of 8,000 New ApplicationsThe Rental and Utility Relief Program has received about 7,500 of 8,000 new applications since temporarily reopening a month ago. Once the application portal receives 8,000 applications, it will close. The Program’s priority is new applications. The portal is strictly for new applications and they should apply only once. Households in RURP who have received […]
- RELEASE: PUC Equity Docket – Time Poll/Survey 1 of 4 Meeting for Next StepsPUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 465 S. KING STREET, #103 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 Aloha, The Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) is planning a virtual meeting for Tuesday, October 31, 2023, and is seeking stakeholder and public input regarding most preferred timing of this event. This meeting will be the first of four upcoming monthly meetings that will allow the […]
- Attention Hawaii Residents – We Want to Hear From You! July 20th 2023 @ 3:00pmThe Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is hosting a virtual meeting to discuss the proposed workplan on Energy Equity. Energy equity refers to the goal of achieving equity in both the social and economic participation in the energy system, while also remediating social, economic, and health burdens on those historically harmed by the energy system. […]
- THURSDAY JULY 27th: In-person event to help people apply to the Rental and Utility Relief ProgramThe Office of Economic Revitalization and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement have organized in-person events to help people apply to the Rental and Utility Relief Program. The final enrollment event will be Thursday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center (94-428 Mokuola St.). It’s for new applicants only. […]
- Hawaiian Electric selects developer to add firm renewable energy to Maui’s power generation mixHawaiian Electric has chosen Ameresco Inc. as the developer for a 40-megawatt biofuel-powered generator on Maui, part of a clean energy initiative to reduce Hawaii’s reliance on imported oil. This project contributes to the state’s clean energy goals and enhances grid reliability with firm renewable energy. The proposal, along with 15 other projects, involves solar, […]
- Honolulu Rental and Utility Relief Program Temporarily Reopens October 3, 2022 at 2pmThe Rental and Utility Relief Program will temporarily reopen for 8,000 new applications on October 3 at 2 p.m., at oneoahu.org/renthelp. This will help keep eligible renters safely housed this fall. Here are tips to help renters get ready to apply: Start gathering needed documents, including a government-issued photo ID, rental agreements, overdue rent or […]
- JULY 8th – Hawaii Water Service Company Rate Increase for Ka’anapali Division – Public Hearing NoticeAttention 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 […]
- City allocates $30 million in relief for non-profits affected by Covid-19Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced that the City and County of Honolulu will be allocating $30 million in relief for non-profit organizations that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-profits may be eligible to receive up to one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). These funds will be awarded to qualifying non-profits on a first-come, first serve […]