Public Utilities Commission

Gov. Josh Green is calling for a renewed push to expand rooftop solar. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote speaks with the head of the Hawaiʻi Solar Energy Association about the effort.

Hawaiian Electric has filed a report with the Public Utilities Commission on the Aug. 8 wildfire in Lahaina. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote walks through some of the findings.

The Public Utilities Commission is looking at how to better protect people who are at risk of getting their power cut off due to missed payments. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on what assistance providers say the pain points are.

The PUC is looking into possible reforms to disconnection practices. An upcoming meeting will include presentations from community organizations that provide utility assistance.

Hawaiʻi is experiencing a post-pandemic spike in utility disconnections. The Public Utilities Commission is holding a public meeting on a recent report on utility disconnection reforms.

Hawai‘i Gas has asked the Public Utilities Commission to approve a gas rate increase of about 17.7%. The commission is holding a series of hearings for public input.

Power disconnections are on the rise in Hawaiʻi. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on how the Public Utilities Commission is exploring ways to offer more protection to residents who fall behind on their bills.

Public Utilities Commission Chair Leo Asuncion talked to The Conversation about a new docket that will explore the idea of power-generating entities like state or county governments using Hawaiian Electric's lines to keep the lights on.

Hū Honua president Warren Lee sent a letter asking the PUC to direct HECO to restart contract negotiations, saying it's the "solution" to Big Island's energy woes.

Some lawmakers say it's crucial that the Public Utilities Commission open a public docket to protect the independence of the fire investigation. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.