AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUtility Rates & Reliability: The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission is taking public input on Hawaiian Electric’s request for higher base rates, seeking about $170M in added annual revenue (mostly $125M in 2027, plus $45M in 2028), with typical bills rising roughly $8–$12 next year and $2–$3 in 2028; residents are also pressing HECO for clearer explanations about storm-related and seemingly random outages. Local Recovery & Federal Aid: Kauai is still waiting on a federal disaster relief decision after Hurricane Lowell, with HIEMA saying it submitted damage paperwork and preliminary assessments totaling about $112M, but no response yet. Community Infrastructure: Two Puna District 5 candidates are centering resilience needs—paved roads, gathering spaces, and evacuation routes—amid long-running access and emergency-response concerns. Energy Transition Context: Hawaii’s HECO planning continues to retire Maui fossil fuel plants even as federal greenhouse gas rules ease, keeping pressure on the grid and timelines. Data Privacy: Hawaii joined a multistate settlement over a 2019 Labcorp data breach tied to a debt collector, with the state’s share at $17,628 and requirements for stronger vendor security. Tourism & Business: Lahaina’s Front Street remains largely empty more than three years after the wildfire, as rebuilding debates continue over ocean-side reconstruction and permit delays. Waste & Circular Economy: Honolulu expands its G.R.O.W. composting program islandwide starting Oct. 1, letting residents add food scraps to green compost carts.
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