Olowalu Water Company Rate Increase Public Hearing Notice
Summary
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has scheduled a public hearing for March 3, 2026, regarding Olowalu Water Company, Inc.'s request for a general rate increase. The company seeks to increase total revenues by approximately 325.5% and revise rate schedules and tariffs.
What changed
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued a notice for a public hearing concerning Olowalu Water Company, Inc.'s (OWC) application for a significant general rate increase. OWC is requesting an approximate 325.5% increase in total revenues, along with revised rate schedules and tariff amendments, including facility reserve charges and power cost adjustments. The hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at Lahainaluna High School.
This notice serves to inform the public and stakeholders about the proposed rate hike and provides an opportunity for input. Consumers and interested parties can submit comments orally during the hearing or in writing via the PUC's online portal, email, or mail. The PUC will review the application and public comments to determine the reasonableness of the proposed changes. Regulated entities, particularly those in the utility sector, should monitor this case for potential impacts on rate-setting precedents and public engagement strategies.
What to do next
- Review Olowalu Water Company's rate increase application and supporting documents.
- Prepare to provide oral or written comments for the public hearing on March 3, 2026.
- Monitor the Hawaii PUC's decision on the rate increase request.
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Notice of Public Hearing – Olowalu Water Company, Inc. Rate Increase Request (Docket No. 2025-0409)
Posted on Feb 3, 2026 in Public Notice The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing on March 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lahainaluna High School to receive public input on Olowalu Water Company, Inc.’s (OWC) request for a general rate increase, revised rate schedules and revisions to its tariffs.
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PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION
| Date & Time | Location | More Information |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. | In-person
Lahainaluna High School
980 Lahainaluna Rd. Lahaina, Hawaii 96761 | Hearing Notice, Olowalu Water Company, Inc. |
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you require auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Public Utilities Commission at (808) 586-2020 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Requests made early have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
ABOUT OLOWALU WATER’S APPLICATION
Olowalu Water Company, Inc. is a public utility authorized to provide potable and non-potable water service in the Olowalu region of West Maui. The company is requesting:
- A total revenue increase of $879,849, or about 325.5% over total revenues at present rates
- Increases to potable and non-potable water rates and standby charges
- Amendments to several tariff rules, including increases to the facility reserve charges, an automatic power cost adjustment charge, and a power cost pass-through rider for the non-potable system. More information about OWC’s request can be found in the full hearing notice and OWC’s application in Docket No. 2025-0409. The Commission will review OWC’s application to determine whether the proposed changes are just and reasonable.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND STATEMENTS
Comments may be submitted in writing or given orally during the hearing. All written comments will be publicly accessible on the PUC’s Case and Document Management System.
- COMMENTS DURING THE HEARING: Persons wishing to give oral comments is requested to sign in at the time of the hearing. Submission of written comments in addition to giving oral comments is highly encouraged.
- WRITTEN COMMENTS:
All written comments should reference Docket No. 2025-0409 and include the author’s name and the entity or organization that the author represents, if any. Submit written public comments via the following methods:
- Online at: https://hpuc.my.site.com/cdms/s/consumers/public-comments
- E-mail at: [email protected]
- Mail to: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission 465 South King St., #103 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
FORMAL PARTICIPATION
Anyone seeking to formally intervene or participate in this proceeding must file a motion with the Commission by March 13, 2026, in accordance with Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 16, Chapter 601, Subchapter 4.
MORE INFORMATION
View OWC’s full application and all other filings in Docket No. 2025-0409.
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