What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is hosting a public townhall meeting for East Hawaiʻi residents to talk about recent storm-related power outages and ongoing electricity reliability issues. This meeting is part of a broader review of Hawaiian Electric's operations, including its plans to phase out fossil fuel power plants and update how it connects new energy sources to the grid.

Welcome and overview of the PUC's role in regulating utilities
Presentation by the Consumer Advocate, who represents the public's interest in utility matters
Presentation by Hawaiian Electric on weather-related service impacts and reliability efforts
Open questions and comments from the public

Note: This meeting replaces a previously scheduled October 20 session that was canceled due to venue unavailability.

Decisions Expected
No formal votes or binding decisions are expected at this meeting. It is an informational and listening session — the Commission wants to hear directly from residents about their experiences and concerns. Public input gathered here may inform future regulatory decisions.

Who Should Pay Attention

East Hawaiʻi residents who experienced power outages or service problems during recent storms
Hawaiian Electric customers concerned about grid reliability and future energy changes
Anyone interested in how Hawaii is transitioning away from fossil fuel power plants
Residents who want to ask questions or share feedback directly with state regulators

For disability accommodations or questions, contact the PUC at (808) 586-2020 or puc@hawaii.gov. You can also email Andrew Okabe at andrew.j.okabe@hawaii.gov.