PUC TO HOST STATEWIDE PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ON HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC’S RESPONSE TO RECENT STORMS
News Release from Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission, Sept 18, 2026 updated October 1, 2026
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission will conduct public informational meetings across the state beginning Oct. 5 to discuss Hawaiian Electric’s recent storm-related service outages and impacts.
Each meeting will include statements from Hawaiian Electric and the Consumer Advocate, along with opportunities for residents to share concerns and feedback on electric service reliability. Public input gathered at these meetings will help inform the commission’s ongoing review and future planning of Hawaiʻi’s energy system.
Residents are encouraged to submit written comments in addition to attending the meetings. Comments should reference Docket No. 2021-0024 and include “Outage 2026” in the subject line. Written comments may be submitted online, by email, or by mail.
Online: https://hpuc.my.site.com/cdms/s/consumers/public-comments
Email: puc@hawaii.gov
Mail: Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission, 465 S. King Street, #103, Honolulu, HI 96813
A meeting schedule is provided below.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, October 5, 6:00 p.m.
O‘ahu / East Honolulu and Windward Oʻahu
Kailua High School Cafeteria, 451 Ulumanu Dr., Kailua
Thursday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.
O‘ahu / West Oʻahu
Kapolei High School Cafeteria, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy., Kapolei
Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island / East Hawai‘i Island
Waiākea High School Cafeteria, 155 W Kawili St., Hilo
Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island / West Hawai‘i Island
Kealakehe High School Cafeteria, 74-5000 Puohulihuli St., Kailua-Kona
Monday, October 26, 6:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island / West and South Hawai‘i Island
Kaʻū High School Cafeteria, 96-3150 Pikake St., Pāhala
The commission plans to conduct additional meetings for communities in Central O‘ahu and Urban Honolulu, as well as on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i. A virtual participation option will also be offered. Meeting dates and details will be announced once they are finalized.
Recording of each meeting will be posted on the commission’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@hpuc.
About the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission:
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission regulates all chartered, franchised, certificated and registered public utility companies operating in the state. The commission’s mission is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable utility services that are in the public interest.
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