AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRenewables & Grid Planning: The Public Utilities Commission approved another Hawaiian Electric competitive-bid round, seeking proposals for Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island projects totaling about 1,650 gigawatt-hours of variable renewables plus grid-forming resources and firm power, with selections expected in September 2027 and generation targeted for 2031–2034. Utility Accountability: A column and follow-up reporting point to HEI’s “profit” jump as largely driven by an accounting shift tied to the Maui fire settlement, while the company still faces major liabilities. Housing & Homeownership: A policy push highlights Hawaii’s revamped Individual Housing Account program aimed at helping young residents buy homes, after years of low homeownership among under-35 adults. Consumer & Service Quality: A Hawaiian Telcom customer letter says long-running voicemail problems remain unresolved despite repeated contacts, echoing earlier complaints. Public Safety & Tech: Civil rights groups protested Palantir’s government surveillance software in Honolulu, raising concerns about warrantless data access and mass monitoring. Community Support: DOH launched Project Hoʻoulu, a face-to-face resiliency outreach for children, youth and adults affected by Kona Low flooding across multiple islands. Air Travel Reliability: A new national ranking based on millions of flights finds JetBlue worst for delays/cancellations and Delta best, with Hawaiian noted among carriers affected by the study.
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