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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION OF OLOWALU WATER COMPANY, INC.
FOR APPROVAL OF RATE INCREASES AND REVISED RATE SCHEDULES
AND CHANGES TO ITS TARIFF
Docket No. 2025-0409
The STATE OF HAWAI'I PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ("Commission"), pursuant to Hawai'i Revised Statutes §§ 269-12 and 269-16, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will hold a public hearing regarding OLOWALU WATER COMPANY, INC.'s ("OWC"), request for a rate increase, as stated in its: Application For Approval of Rate Increase and Revised Rate Schedules and Changes to Its Tariff, filed on December 30, 2025 ("Application"). The public hearing will be held on:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Lahainaluna High School
980 Lahainaluna Rd.
Lahaina, Hawai'i 96761
OWC is a public utility authorized to provide potable and non-potable water service within its service territory in the Olowalu region of West Maui. Through its Application, OWC is seeking Commission approval to increase its annual revenue by $879,849, or about $325.5%, over total revenues at present rates pursuant to the following increases in rates and standby charges:
POTABLE WATER RATES:
User Current rate Proposed rate Increase Increase
Consumption (per 1,000 gallons) (per 1,000 gallons) ($) (%)
Including Energy
Cost Adjustment
0-10,000 Gal $2.25 $3.00 $0.75 33.3%
10,001-25,000 Gal $2.53 $5.45 $2.92 115.4%
25,001-50,000 Gal $3.13 $10.43 $7.30 233.2%
POTABLE WATER STANDBY CHARGES:
Meter Size Current Standby Proposed Change Change($) Change (%)
Charge to Standby Charge
5/8 in $28.80 $28.35 -$0.45 -1.6%
3/4 in $31.68 $42.53 $10.85 34.2%
1 in $34.56 $70.88 $36.32 105.1%
1.5 in $26.00 $141.75 $115.75 445.2%
2 in $26.00 $226.80 $200.80 772.3%
NON-POTABLE WATER RATES:
User Current rate Proposed rate Increase Increase
Consumption (per 1,000 gallons) (per 1,000 gallons) ($) (%)
Including Energy
Cost Adjustment
0-10,000 Gal $1.09 $3.64 $2.55 233.9%
10,001-25,000 Gal $1.09 $5.64 $4.55 417.4%
25,001-50,000 Gal $1.09 $8.16 $7.07 648.6%
NON-POTABLE WATER STANDBY CHARGES:
Meter Size Current Standby Proposed Change Change($) Change (%)
Charge to Standby Charge
5/8 in $21.60 $11.30 -$10.30 -47.7%
3/4 in $21.60 $16.95 -$4.65 -21.5%
1 in $21.60 $28.25 $6.65 30.8%
1.5 in $24.48 $56.50 $32.02 130.8%
2 in $28.80 $90.40 $61.60 213.9%
3 in $36.00 $169.50 $133.50 370.8%
4 in $27.00 $282.50 $255.50 946.3%
The requested increases are based on an estimated total revenue requirement of $1,150,116 for the 2026 test year and 11.18% rate of return on Applicant's average test year rate base of $1,080,477.
OWC also requests amendments to its current tariff rules, including modifying:
(a) Rule XXIII to increase the facilities reserve charges for replacing water meters, as follows:
Meter Size Existing Charge Proposed Reserve Charge
5/8 in $3,350.00 $12,060.00
3/4 in $4,690.00 $18,884.00
1 in $8,710.00 $33,356.00
1.5 in $19,430.00 $71,948.00
2 in $34,170.00 $125,012.00
3 in $77,050.00 $279,380.00
4 in $137,350.00 $496,460.00
6 in $308,670.0 $1,977,428.00
(b) (Proposed) Rule XXVI to initiate an automatic power cost adjustment charge with a base electricity cost of $1.777/1,000 gallons; and
(c) (Proposed) Rule XXI to initiate a power cost pass-through rider for the non potable system.
The foregoing is a brief summary of the requests included in OWC's Application. Copies of the Application are available for public review through the Commission's electronic Case and Document Management System, accessible at https://hpuc.my.site.com/cdms/s/, selecting "Search Cases and Filings," and typing in "2025-0409". In addition, copies of OWC's Application are also available for review by contacting the Commission's Honolulu Office [(808) 586 2020], or the Division of Consumer Advocacy [(808) 586-2800].
All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to state their views on OWC's Application. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Commission as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.
Written comments may be submitted to the Commission online via the Commission's website for public comments, or may be mailed to the Public Utilities Commission, 465 South King Street, Room No. 103, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813, or e mailed to puc.comments@hawaii.gov. All written statements should reference Docket No. 2025-0409 and include the author's name and the entity or organization that the author represents, if any. Motions to Intervene or Participate in this proceeding shall comply with subchapter 4, Rules of Practice and Procedure Before the Public Utilities Commission, Hawai'i Administrative Rules, Title 16, Chapter 601. A motion to intervene or participate in this proceeding shall be filed by March 13, 2026.
Jon S. Itomura
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.,
FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GROUND 46 KV LINE EXTENSION
Docket No. 2025-0436
The STATE OF HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ("Commission"), pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS") §§ 269-27.5 and 269-27.6(a), HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will hold a public hearing on Oahu relating to the Application of Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. ("Hawaiian Electric") filed on December 19, 2025, regarding the extension of a 46 kV overhead line as noted below and described in the Application. The public hearing will be held as follows:
Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
O'ahu Veterans Center
Sullivan Hall 1
1298 Kukila Street,
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96818
Hawaiian Electric is a public utility that provides electricity service to the island of O'ahu. On December 19, 2025, Hawaiian Electric filed an Application requesting that the Commission approve the Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable Dispatchable Generation ("A&R PPA"), by and between Hawaiian Electric and Pu'uloa Solar LLC ("Seller"), relating to the 6-megawatt ("MW") photovoltaic project paired with a battery energy storage system ("Project"). As part of the Project, Hawaiian Electric proposes to construct a 46 kV sub-transmission line extension above the surface of the ground to interconnect the Project to Hawaiian Electric's system. The proposed overhead line extension will span approximately 70 feet south of the Project's substation, on land owned by Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.
The Commission will hold a public hearing on March 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to allow interested persons to state their views on the proposed 46 kV overhead line extension.
The foregoing is a brief summary of the proposed overhead line extension and Hawaiian Electric's related requests. Copies of the Application are available for public review through the Commission's electronic Case and Document Management System, which can be accessed at https://hpuc.my.site.com/cdms/s/search after typing "2025-0436" in the search field. In addition, copies of the Application are also available for review by contacting the Commission's Honolulu Office at (808) 586-2020 or the Division of Consumer Advocacy at (808) 586-2800.
All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to state their views on Hawaiian Electric's proposed Project. Statements may also be e-mailed to the Public Utilities Commission at puc@hawaii.gov or mailed to 465 South King Street, Room 103, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. All written statements should reference Docket No. 2025-0436. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to state their views on Hawaiian Electric's Application. If you require auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Public Utilities Commission at (808) 586-2020 or puc@hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Requests made early have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
Jon S. Itomura
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ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO EVICTION BY THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Pursuant to sections 91-3 and 91-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) hereby provides notice that it has adopted Emergency Rules Relating to Eviction. The Emergency Rules were approved by the HPHA Board of Directors on February 19, 2026, and filed with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on or about February 26, 2026. The Emergency Rules shall remain in effect for a period no longer than 120 calendar days from the date of filing without renewal.
The Emergency Rules suspend sections 17-2020-33 and 17-2028-59, Hawaii Administrative Rules, and amend the standards for the proposed termination of a rental agreement and non-curable violations for the purposes of addressing the significant increase in criminal activity at federally assisted public housing properties. More specifically, the Emergency Rules:
Provide that the following violations are to be considered non-curable by the Eviction Board:
o Any conduct on any of the HPHA's properties that threaten or could threaten the health or safety of other residents, the HPHA's employees or representatives, or other individuals on a property or that damages the HPHA's property itself;
o Any criminal activity on any of the HPHA's properties that threatens or could threaten the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of other residents, the HPHA's employees or representatives, or other individuals on a property or that damages the HPHA's property itself;
o Where any family member has been convicted of a felony during the term of the tenancy, including but not limited to felonies involving violence, threats of violence, weapons, sexual offenses, crimes against persons, crimes against property, offenses involving the HPHA's or a resident or tenant association's property or funds, or any other felony that threatens, or that could threaten the health, safety, or peaceful enjoyment of the premises by others;
o Any property damage, regardless of whether such damage threatens or could threaten the health or safety of other residents, the HPHA's employees or representatives, or other individuals, which requires repair at a projected cost which exceeds 60% of a household's adjusted income or which the household cannot pay off in six months if the household has no income;
o Any violation where the family allows an individual, who they know or should have known to be trespassed from the property, to visit or stay on the property or in the unit during the trespass period;
o Any violation where at the time of admission, reexamination, interim or at any other time, the family has submitted false information or has withheld valuable information or has made willful misstatements; and
o Any false statement or misrepresentation by a household during any HPHA grievance or eviction hearing that affects or could reasonably affect the hearing decision; and
Provide that the HPHA may terminate a rental agreement when a tenant, a member of the tenant's household, or any guest or other person under the tenant's control;
o Engages in illegal drug use or gives the HPHA reasonable cause to believe that the illegal drug use (or pattern of illegal drug use) or alcohol abuse (or pattern of alcohol abuse) may interfere with the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of any HPHA property by other tenants;
o Engages in any criminal activity on any of the HPHA's properties that threatens or could threaten the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of other residents, the HPHA's employees or representatives, or other individuals on a property or that damages the HPHA's property itself;
o Engages in any drug-related criminal activity on or near any HPHA property as determined by the HPHA;
o Engages in conduct on any of the HPHA's properties that threatens or could threaten the health or safety of other residents, the HPHA's employees or representatives, or other individuals on a property or that damages the HPHA's property itself;
o Has been convicted of a felony during the term of the tenancy, including but not limited to felonies involving violence, threats of violence, weapons, sexual offenses, crimes against persons, crimes against property, offenses involving the HPHA's or a resident or tenant association's property or funds, or any other felony that threatens, or that could threaten, the health, safety, or peaceful enjoyment of the premises by others;
o Allows an individual, who they know or should have known to be trespassed from the property, to visit or stay on the property or in the unit during the trespass period; and
o Furnishes false or misleading information during any HPHA grievance or eviction hearing that affects or could reasonably affect the hearing decision.
The full text of the emergency rules has been posted on the HPHA's website at:
https://hpha.hawaii.gov/about-the-hpha/hpha-policies-rules
Copies of the emergency rules are also viewable at the following HPHA office locations:
HPHA Administrative and Section 8 Offices, 1002 North School Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Puuwai Momi Office, 99-132 Kohomua Street, Aiea
Oahu: Kalihi Valley Homes Office, 2250 Kalena Drive, Honolulu
Oahu: Mayor Wright Homes Office, 521 North Kukui Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Kalakaua Homes Office, 1545 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu
Oahu: Kalanihuia Office, 1220 Aala Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Hale Poai Office, 1001 North School Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Waimaha Sunflower Office: 85-186 McArthur Street, Waianae
Oahu: Koolau Village Office: 45-1027 Kamau Place, Kaneohe
Oahu: Kauhale Nani Office: 310 North Cane Street, Wahiawa
Oahu: Palolo Valley Homes Office: 2107 Ahe Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Kuhio Homes Office: 1475 Linapuni Street, Honolulu
Hawaii: Lanakila Homes Office, 600 Wailoa Street, Hilo
Hawaii: Ka Hale Kahaluu Office, 78-6725 Makolea Street, Kailua-Kona
Hawaii: Noelani II Office, 65-1191 Opelo Road, Kamuela
Kauai: Kapaa Office, 4726 Malu Road, Kapaa
Maui: Kahekili Terrace, 2015 Holowai Place, Wailuku
Molokai: Kahale Mua, Maunaloa, Molokai
Families participating in the HPHA's federally assisted public housing program shall also be notified of the adoption of these emergency rules in a separate mailing.
A physical copy of the emergency rules may be requested by phone at (808
832-4696 or by email at hpha@hawaii.gov.
HAKIM OUANSAFI
Executive Director
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
The HPHA does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, ancestry/national origin, age, marital status, HIV infection or sexual orientation and gender identity.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, notice is given that a draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2026 (PY2026), covering the period between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, has been prepared by the State of Hawaii (the State); Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC). HHFDC is making copies of the draft AAP available for review and comment.
The AAP is an application for federal assistance and is used by jurisdictions as a planning tool to meet the housing and related needs of low- and moderate-income families in a way that improves the availability and affordability of decent, safe, and sanitary housing in suitable living environments. To receive funding under certain U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, the State must have a housing strategy that has been approved by HUD. For PY2026, the State anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships funds, $3,000,000 in Housing Trust Funds, and $1,000,000 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids funds. The draft AAP includes information on available resources and a description of the State's method for disbursing funds to local governments and nonprofit organizations to carry out activities to address the priority of needs.
To review a copy of the draft AAP, interested parties may 1.) download an electronic copy from HHFDC's website at http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/hhfdc, 2.) view a copy at public libraries (subject to their respective hours of operation), 3.) email a request to view a paper copy to hhfdc.consolidatedplan@hawaii.gov, or 4.) call one of the toll-free numbers listed below to receive viewing instructions:
From Oahu: (808) 587-0577
From Kauai: (808) 274-3141, ext. 70577
From Hawaii Island: (808) 974-4000, ext. 70577
From Maui: (808) 984-2400, ext. 70577
From Molokai/Lanai: (800) 468-4644, ext. 70577
Finally, a paper copy will be available for viewing by visiting one of the agencies listed below between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday (except for weekends and State holidays).
AGENCIES:
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
677 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, Oahu
Department of Human Services, Homeless Programs
Benefits, Employment and Supportive Services Division
1010 Richards Street, Suite 312, Honolulu, Oahu
County of Hawaii, Office of Housing and Community Development
1900 Kinoole Street, Suite 102, Hilo, Hawaii
County of Maui, Department of Housing
2065 Main Street, Suite 108, Wailuku, Maui
County of Kauai, Kauai County Housing Agency
4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, Kauai
City and County of Honolulu, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 200, Honolulu, Oahu
To provide written comments, interested parties may submit them by 1.) mail to HHFDC at 677 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813; 2.) email to hhfdc.consolidatedplan@hawaii.gov; or 3.) fax to (808) 587-0600 no later than April 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. All comments received by the deadline will be considered in preparing the final PY2026 AAP.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability (e.g., needing a copy of the draft AAP in large print, Braille, electronic copy, or tape recorded), contact HHFDC's Human Resources Office by phone at (808) 587-0501, by mail at the above address, or by email to hhfdchr@hawaii.gov by March 23, 2026 to ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations. Persons on the Neighbor Islands may call the following toll-free numbers:
From Kauai: (808) 274-3141, ext. 70501
From Hawaii Island: (808) 974-4000, ext. 70501
From Maui: (808) 984-2400, ext. 70501
From Molokai/Lanai: 1-800-468-4644, ext. 70501
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
HHFDC does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, ancestry, age, marital status, or HIV status.
Dean Minakami, Executive Director
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