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HONOLULU – The Public Utilities Commission today approved the Hawaiian Electric Company Waiau Repowering Project, to address urgent reliability needs on Oʻahu’s electric grid, while putting in place strict cost controls to limit financial impacts on customers. The project proposes to replace six aging, inflexible oil-fired steam units with six new fuel-flexible, simple-cycle combustion turbines ...
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO interested persons that the applications listed have been filed with the HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

In recognition of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense Fix a Leak Week, taking place March 16–22, 2026, the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission (PUC) encourages residents to check their homes for leaks and take simple steps to conserve water. Household leaks can waste a significant amount of water each year. According to the EPA, ...
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All Public Utilities Commission offices are closed Friday, March 13 due to severe weather, pursuant to Governor Green’s announcement. Filings and payments due March 13 will be considered timely filed on the next business day the PUC re-opens. You may continue to conduct business with the PUC online during the closure using our eServices portal. ...
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In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) updated its consumer education brochure to help residents better understand the PUC’s role, the industries it regulates, and the resources available to assist consumers. The brochure explains how the PUC reviews utility requests, the ways members of the public can stay informed and ...
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO interested persons that the applications listed have been filed with the HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Commissioner Naomi Kuwaye of the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission spoke on the urgency of accelerating the state’s clean energy transition during a Feb. 27 panel discussion with members of Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE). Kuwaye focused on the policy direction needed at a pivotal moment for the state’s energy future, calling for stronger regulatory action ...
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