Public Townhall: Hawaiian Electric Service Reliability (Pāhala) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Pāhala Community Center (96-1149 Kamani St, Pāhala, HI). Please note: Rescheduled to Oct. 27 due to venue availability.

Have questions or concerns about electric service reliability and weather impacts in West or South Hawaiʻi? 

The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission invites community members from West and South Hawaiʻi Island to a public town hall meeting. Representatives from the PUC, Hawaiian Electric, and the Consumer Advocate will be present to address questions regarding service reliability, storm-related impacts, and planned infrastructure improvements.

What to expect:

• Updates on storm-related service impacts and reliability plans   

• Information from the PUC, Consumer Advocate, and Hawaiian Electric   

• Open Q&A session to voice your questions and concerns   Everyone is welcome to attend and participate!   

Questions? Contact Andrew Okabe at andrew.j.okabe@hawaii.gov or (808) 586-2020.   

Disability Accommodations: Call (808) 586-2020 or email puc@hawaii.gov as soon as possible.