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Two laws signed in 2025 put the State of Hawaiʻi behind the payments owed under new power purchase agreements (Act 191) and opened HECO's grid to independent producers starting in 2027 (Act 258). Act 258 requires the Public Utilities Commission's wildfire liability cap rules to carry the Governor's approval. Green appointed the PUC chair in January 2026 and re-nominated a second commissioner. That is two of three seats. Green placed the wheeling bill on his intent-to-veto

HB673 & SB353 aim to add transparency to the state and county's emergency management practices. It specifies that during emergencies,...

If Hawaii becomes actively engaged in managing the disasters that impact themselves personally, they will be empowered to develop proactive