URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD AT LEAST TWO PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY OR POTENTIAL MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS BEFORE APPROVING MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS THAT WOULD BE HOSTED IN THE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES.

Summary

The resolution asks the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a minimum of two public meetings to gather community input before approving any major energy project—defined as projects costing $10 million or more or requiring PUC approval—within the affected area. It covers utility‑scale solar, wind, battery storage, grid upgrades, EV charging, geothermal and firm‑power facilities. The aim is to give residents, especially low‑income and Native Hawaiian communities, a voice in decisions that affect electricity rates and local benefits.

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