PUC Transferred to Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs from Department of Budget and Finance

Posted on Jul 1, 2015 in News Release

Effective July 1, 2015, the Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) has been transferred, for administrative purposes only, to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs from the Department of Budget and Finance pursuant to Act 108, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014.  The transfer is expected to ensure that the mission of the Commission is adequately supported as the Commission’s work complexity and program responsibilities increase, particularly in the area of energy regulation.