Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Public Utilities Commission
Ka Hana a Kēia Kōmikina
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission regulates electric, gas, telecommunications, and water utilities across the state. ʻĀpono ʻia rate increases, reviews utility resource plans, authorizes power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects, and sets performance standards. The PUC also oversees Hawaii's transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045.
No ke Aha e Mālama Ai
PUC decisions determine your electric bill, the pace of rooftop solar adoption, and how quickly Hawaii moves away from imported fossil fuels. Hiki i nā kānaka ke hoʻouna consumer comments on proposed rate changes and participate in nā hōʻike lehulehu on utility plans that will shape energy costs and reliability for decades.