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Help Us Improve the PUC Website – Share Your Feedback by July 3

June 19, 2026 – The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is preparing to launch a redesigned website later this year and is inviting the public to help shape the new experience. Take the short, anonymous survey at https://tally.so/r/EkZV7l.

PUC Publishes Latest Newsletter Inviting Public Feedback on Key Initiatives

June 18, 2026 – The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has released the latest edition of its newsletter.

This latest PUC Connection edition 26-03 highlights multiple opportunities for public input, including efforts to improve the PUC website, develop a wildfire liability cap framework under Act 258, update the Hawaiʻi Universal Service Fund to better support blind and low vision residents, and more. The PUC is actively inviting community feedback to help guide these important efforts and strengthen its commitment to its core values of service, transparency, collaboration and leadership.

Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission Extends Submission Deadline for Liability Cap Rulemaking

June 15, 2026 – The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission has extended the deadline for stakeholder submissions related to its ongoing liability cap rulemaking process from June 15, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

The extension provides interested parties with additional time to prepare and submit comments, information and recommendations to inform the commission’s consideration of potential liability cap frameworks established under Act 258. The law directs the commission to initiate a rulemaking process to establish the maximum amount each electric utility may pay to resolve claims arising from any covered catastrophic wildfires.

PUC Invites Comment on its Universal Service Fund Program Updates Supporting Print Disability Assistance

June 9, 2026 – The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has opened Docket No. 2026‑0125 to review and establish the State of Hawaii Universal Service Fund (HI‑USF) carrier contribution factor and annual fund size effective July 1, 2026.

Notice of Technical Conference – Virtual Power Plant, Docket No. 2026-0084

June 2, 2026 – The PUC will live stream a technical conference Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. for Docket No. 2026‑0084, a proceeding to design and implement a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) grid‑services program for the Hawaii Electric service territories. The conference will include presentations from PUC staff and stakeholders and discuss next steps.

New Motor Carrier Applications

Notice to Interested Persons June 19, 2026 – Motor Carrier Applications

June 19, 2026 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO interested persons that the applications listed (6/19/2026) have been filed with the HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Notice to Interested Persons June 5, 2026 – Motor Carrier Applications

June 5, 2026 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO interested persons that the applications listed (6/5/2026) have been filed with the HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

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