DCA News Releases
KIUC to Retire $2.7 Million in Patronage Capital to Members
Based on favorable financial results for 2025, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s Board of Directors has voted to return $2.7 million in patronage capital retirement..
As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, electric bills will be higher in coming months
CONTACT: Darren Pai 808.223.9932 [email protected] HONOLULU, April 1, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for potential increases in energy costs in the coming..
11:00 a.m. FINAL UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch
HONOLULU, Nov. 14, 2025 – With hazardous weather conditions forecasted to improve, Hawaiian Electric is ending its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch. The company..
4 a.m. update: Restoration underway for South Kohala customers affected by Public Safety Power Shutoff
HONOLULU, Nov. 13, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric is in the process of restoring power to approximately 940 customers in the south Kohala area of Hawaiʻi..
10:30 a.m. Update: Public Safety Power Shutoff restoration completed for south Kohala customers
HONOLULU, Nov. 13, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric has re-energized all circuits impacted in the south Kohala area of Hawai‘i Island by the Public Safety..
Hawaiʻi Relief Program offers utility assistance
HONOLULU, Nov. 3, 2025 – Customers facing economic hardship can submit an application to the Hawaiʻi Relief Program for assistance with utility bills. Announced last..
4:45 p.m. FINAL UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch
HONOLULU, Oct. 25, 2025 – With the cancellation of the National Weather Service’s Red Flag Warning for all Hawaiian Islands at 4:30 p.m. today, Hawaiian..
Young Brothers Power Outage – October 24, 2025
Dear Valued Customer, Young Brothers is experiencing a power outage at the Port of Kawaihae that is causing disruption to our network. Customers may..
4 a.m. update: Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk
HONOLULU, October 24, 2025 (4 a.m.) – A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Saturday. Hawaiian Electric is continuing to closely..