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Aloha E Komo Mai. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates all chartered, franchised, certificated, and registered public utility companies operating in the State; reviews and approves rates, tariffs, charges and fees; determines the allowable rate of earnings in establishing rates; issues guidelines concerning the general management of franchised or certificated utility businesses; and acts on requests for the acquisition, sale, disposition or other exchange of utility properties, including mergers and consolidations.

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What’s New / Announcements

Notice of Public Hearing – Kaupulehu Waste Water Company Rate Increase (Docket No. 2023-0456)

April 9, 2025 – The State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Kaupulehu Waste Water Company’s request for a general rate increase and changes in its Rules and Regulations on Monday, May 5, 2025, 5:30 p.m. at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) in Kona. All are invited to attend the public hearing and state their views on the application or submit comments.

Notice of Public Informational Meetings – Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Wildfire Mitigation Plans (Docket No. 2025-0156)

April 3, 2025 – The State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) is hosting two public meetings for Hawaiian Electric Companies (“Hawaiian Electric”) to provide information about its Wildfire Mitigation Plan (“WMP”) and future plans to improve grid resilience. Members of the public will also have an opportunity to provide comments on Hawaiian Electric’s WMP. The PUC will hold a separate meeting to address Kauai Island Utility Cooperative’s (KIUC) WMP at another date.

Notice of Public Hearings – Young Brothers, LLC Rate Case (Docket No. 2024-0255)

March 13, 2024, updated April 15, 2025 – The PUC will conduct public hearings statewide to receive input on Young Brothers, LLC’s application for a generate rate increase, motion for a temporary rate increase, and tariff changes. Hearings will be conducted:

April 7, 5:30 p.m.: Oahu, in-person and online
April 8, 5:30 p.m.: Hawaii Island – Kona, in-person
April 9, 5:30 p.m.: Hawaii Island – Hilo, in-person
April 14, 5:30 p.m.: Kauai, in-person
April 30, 6:15 p.m.: Maui, in-person
May 1, 5:30 p.m.: Lanai, in-person
May 9, 6:00 p.m.: Molokai, in-person

Public Notices

Notice to Interested Persons April 11, 2025 – Motor Carrier Applications

April 11, 2025 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO interested persons that the applications listed have been filed with the HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Notice to Interested Persons April 4, 2025 – Motor Carrier Applications

April 4, 2025 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO interested persons that the applications listed have been filed with the HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

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