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PUC Approves Extensions of Electric Bus and EV Charging Pilot Programs

April 23, 2026 – The Public Utilities Commission approved Hawaiian Electric’s requests to extend its Charge Up eBus Pilot and EV-J and EV-P Tariffs Pilot, with modifications, to support continued progress in transportation electrification and grid efficiency.

PUC Opens Docket on Virtual Power Plant Program and Invites Participation

April 22, 2026 – The Public Utilities Commission has opened a new docket to design and implement a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) grid-services program that will better integrate customer-sited energy resources to support grid operations across Hawaiian Electric’s service territories.

Safe Digging Starts with Calling 811

April 1, 2026 – April is National Safe Digging Month, a nationwide campaign that reminds contractors, homeowners, and anyone planning an excavation project to call 811 before digging. Calling 811 connects you with the Hawaiʻi One Call Center (HOCC) which help protect people and critical infrastructure by ensuring underground utility lines are identified and marked prior to excavation.

New Motor Carrier Applications

Notice to Interested Persons April 24, 2026 – Motor Carrier Applications

April 24, 2026 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO interested persons that the applications listed (4/24/2026) have been filed with the HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Notice to Interested Persons April 17, 2026 – Motor Carrier Applications

April 17, 2026 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO interested persons that the applications listed (4/17/2026) have been filed with the HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

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One Call Center

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The One Call Center system will provide advanced warning to excavators of the location of underground lines before they begin digging.

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Relay Hawaii

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Relay Hawaii is a no-cost service that provides full telephone accessibility to people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or those with a speech disability.

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