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Vegetation removal bill cut back after concerns raised about letting utilities off the hook
Two state House committees have decided to defer action on a Senate bill that would, among other things, require private and public property owners to trim grass within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines.
Maui Senators Appointed to PUC’s Energy Planning Advisory Group
The Public Utilities Commission has appointed Senators Roz Baker and J. Kalani English as members to the newly created Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Advisory Group.
PUC Approves Ellison’s Lanai Purchase
Interim approval was been given to Larry Ellison by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission allowing his company to assume ownership of Lanai’s three utilities.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks Approval on Solar Water Heating Program
Maui Electric are seeking Public Utilities Commission approval on a program that would provide solar water heating savings at no upfront cost.
MECO to Host Pacific Coast Electrical Association Conference
Electric utilities and allied companies, customers and consultants will gather for the Pacific Coast Electrical Association Conference (PCEA) being held on the Big Island from August 31 to September 2.
Hawaiian Electric Among National Leaders in Solar Electric Power
According to the 2010 Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) annual ranking, Hawaiian Electric Company has again been named third out of 230 electric utilities nationally for the amount of solar power added to its system per customer in 2010.
