Thousands enrolled in HECO pilot that institutes different rates for peak, non-peak hours

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July 27, 2023

Thousands enrolled in HECO pilot that institutes different rates for peak, non-peak hours

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaiian Electric says it has randomly selected 17,000 customers for a pilot program testing time-of-use rates.

Under the pilot, customers will pay less for electricity during non-peak hours.

But they’ll pay more during evening peak hours, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

HECO says the purpose of the program is to encourage customers to shift some of their electricity use to non-peak hours (during the day) and decrease energy consumption overall.

Customers in the program will be on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island.

On Oahu, the rate of electricity from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be 19 cents per kilowatt-hour.

But from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., it will shoot to 57 cents per kilowatt-hour. And from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., it be will 38 cents per kilowatt-hour.

During the first six months of the pilot, a bill protection credit will be in place that caps any increase for residential users to $10. Commercial bill increases will be capped at 4%.

“Time-of-use rates are a critical tool to help Hawaii reach its 100% clean energy goals,” said Leo Asuncion, chair of the Public Utilities Commission.

“By shifting energy use to the daytime when solar is abundant and cheaper, customers are directly helping lower our state’s use of fossil fuels while also potentially lowering their bills.”

The 15,000 residential and 1,700 business customers randomly enrolled in the program will be notified. And the one-year pilot, called “Shift and Save,” will kick off October 1.

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Former Hawaii congressman plays leading role in 80th anniversary of D-Day events

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July 5, 2024

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Former Hawaii congressman plays leading role in 80th anniversary of D-Day events

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As we celebrate freedom and democracy, one former Hawaii politician has a job perpetuating patriotism and freedom around the world.

Former Hawaii Congressman Charles Djou played a leading role in last month’s 80th anniversary of D-Day events as secretary and chief executive of the American Battle Memorials Commission.

At the June 6 commemoration at Normandy Beach, Djou was the first speaker before President Emmanuel Macron, of France, and U.S. President Joe Biden — where he said Americans defend freedom in foreign lands, but then brings its soldiers home.

“All that America asks for in return for the sacrifice of our brave and our young and our finest is a few small plots of land to bury our dead,” he said.

Despite his time in Congress and in Afghanistan as an officer with the Army Reserve, Djou said the D-Day ceremonies were humbling.

He was surrounded by surviving veterans, high-ranking officials and politicians and even Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.

“I did not sit next to Tom Hanks. My wife and daughter sat next to Tom Hanks,” he said, laughing.

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda said she was excited to see Djou representing Hawaii at the events.

“You had Secretary Austin, you had Secretary Blinken, and you had Secretary Djou,” she said. “I mean, you know, to see a local boy of such prominence.”

The American battle monuments commission oversees 31 memorials and cemeteries in 17 countries, including the Honolulu Memorial, which surrounds the statue of Lady Columbia in Punchbowl.

A former Republican who supported Biden over Trump, Djou was appointed to the job about two years ago. But he said why isn’t clear to him.

“The short answer is, I don’t know. I mean, all political points are a little bit of a black box, no matter where you get appointed,” he said.

No matter how it came about, he says the job suits him.

“I love telling the story of American history,” he said in an interview with Hawaii News Now. “I believe in our country, and I believe in American honor, and this agency has this just amazing job to present the history of America and American service. And so for me, it’s, it’s humbling and exceptionally rewarding.”

Because he actively campaigned against Trump four years ago, Djou doesn’t expect to keep the job long if the president isn’t re-elected. But for a 54-year-old who’s been in Congress, the Legislature and the City Council, he’s accustomed to changing careers.

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Burglary suspect attempting to set Maui building on fire caught on camera

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July 4, 2024

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Burglary suspect attempting to set Maui building on fire caught on camera

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a female suspect who is wanted for burglary and arson.

On June 28 around 5:30 p.m., police said the woman broke into a building at 150 South High Street in Wailuku.

She then attempted to start a fire within the building.

Surveillance video showed the woman at the bottom of a staircase apparently trying to set it ablaze but failing after a few attempts. She ran away shortly after.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call MPD’s Criminal Investigation Division at (808)244-6425.

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Alcaraz, Sinner advance at Wimbledon but Ruud shown the door

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July 4, 2024

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Alcaraz, Sinner advance at Wimbledon but Ruud shown the door

LONDON — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and top seed Jannik Sinner took contrasting routes into the third round of Wimbledon but eighth seed Casper Ruud was unable to find a way through and felt the gloom on a cloudy Wednesday.

Alcaraz came close to dropping the first set of his contest against Australian Aleksandar Vukic but the third seed sprang to life and blew away his opponent with a 7-6(5) 6-2 6-2 victory during which he showed flashes of last year’s title-winning form.

“I’m feeling similar… Obviously, I’m getting better and better. Hopefully, if I keep winning, I’m going to find the same level as the final last year,” said Alcaraz, who downed Novak Djokovic in five sets to lift the title.

“I’m feeling that I’m playing great tennis. Physically, I’m feeling great. Hopefully I’ll keep going.”

Sinner was dragged into a fight by fellow Italian Matteo Berrettini and surrendered the third set tamely before battling to a 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 2-6 7-6(4) win shortly before the 11 p.m. curfew at the venue.

“For me a big honour to play in such an incredible venue and today I had my first match on Centre Court which is special. The support has been amazing,” Sinner said.

Daniil Medvedev began the day’s proceedings on Centre Court and looked out of sorts, even losing track of the score at one point in his clash with the 102-ranked Alexandre Muller before the fifth-seeded Russian prevailed 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5.

Second seed Coco Gauff was also not at her best under the roof on Court One but reined in the errors to get past Romanian qualifier Anca Todoni 6-2 6-1.

The American said she needed to win more cleanly despite dropping only six games in two matches.

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