Community Discussion on Electric Utility Ownership Models to Achieve Hawaii’s Goals (Week of October 9th)

News Release from LondonEconomics.com

The Hawaii legislature has directed the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) to undertake a study on the future of utility ownership models on each island in Hawaii. As a part of this study, London Economics International and Meister Consultants Group will be holding a community meeting for residents to share their thoughts on the future of electric utility ownership and the role the utility plays in achieving community and state goals, including achieving 100% renewable energy and minimizing rate increases.

The meetings will be held on the following dates and locations:  

Maui County:

• Wailuku, October 9th, 5:30-7:00. Wailuku Community Center, 395 Waena St. Event Flyer | RSVP Link
• Kaunakakai, October 10th, 5:30-7:00. Mitchell Pauole Center Main Hall, 90 Ainoa St. Event Flyer | RSVP Link
• Lanai City, October 11th, 5:30-7:00. Lanai Community Center, Eighth St. and Lanai Ave. Event Flyer | RSVP Link

Hawaii County:

• Kailua-Kona, October 9th, 5:30-7:00. NELHA Research Campus, Hale Iako Building, 73-870 Makako Bay Drive. Event Flyer | RSVP Link
• Hilo, October 10th, 5:30-7:00. Waiakea High School, 155 W Kawili St. Event Flyer | RSVP Link

Kauai County:

• Lihue, October 12th, 5:30-7:00. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, 4431 Nuhou St. Event Flyer | RSVP Link

Honolulu County:

• Waialua, October 11th, 5:30-7:00. Waialua High & Intermediate School. Event Flyer | RSVP Link
• Honolulu, October 13th, approx. 6:00 -7:30. Location still to be confirmed. Please RSVP for email updates. Event Flyer | RSVP Link

We welcome everyone’s participation and kindly request that you RSVP at the link above. Light refreshments will be served.

For those unable to participate in person, you may submit any feedback by emailing it at dbedt.utilitybizmodstudy@hawaii.gov. If you have questions about the meetings or project, please email them also at the same email address above.