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Issue #17, March 2013

Settlement Agreement with HECO, Fast-Tracking Renewable Projects, Green Financing, Hawaii Refinery Task Force, Molokai Wind Farm Talks End, Freight Rate Adjustment Proposal

Issue #16, October 2012

DCA attends PEIS meetings, Discussing Liquefied Natural Gas, PV rule changes, Larry Ellison's Lanai Plans

Issue #15, March 2012

New PUC Commissioner, Kauai Smart Meters, Hawaii Energy, Changes to Lifeline

Issue #14, October 2011

New PUC Commissioner, On-Bill Financing, Bidding for Renewable Energy, Young Brothers Rate Increase Request, What is Cramming?

Issue #13, March 2011

 

Issue #12, October 2010

 

Issue #11, March 2010

DCA's new executive director, rate increases, the 2008 blackout, Pasha Hawaii, Molokai water rates, and how you can access docket information online.

Issue #10, October 2009

Why Choose CFLs? Rates on the rise. Electric lifeline. Telecom goes "fully competitive."

Issue #9, April 2009

Superferry shutdown. Lifeline electric rates. Molokai increases on the loom. Efforts to boost broadband in Hawaii.

Issue #8, January 2009

Blackouts, Damage claims, HECO Rebates. Young Brothers rate increase request. Hawaiian Telcom news.

Issue #7, October 2008

PUC approves Molokai water rate increase. HECO requests another rate increase. Using solar power. Finding savings through bundled deals, and more.

Issue #6, May 2008

Explaining DCA and DCCA, Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative, CFL Recycling, and Digital TV.

Issue #5, January 2008

Free Phones on the way. Discussing undergrounding power lines, rising electric rates, and more ways to cut back on electricity use.

Issue #4, October 2007

Discussing renewable energy and consumer savings. Do you need a landline phone?

Issue #3, July 2006

This issue of Consumer Spotlight focuses on the Telecommunications Industry. In it you will learn more about common fees and curcharges, how to resolve complaints, and a comparison of wireless and landline services.

Issue #2, November 2005

In this issue of Consumer Spotlight you will learn about the importance of PUC public hearings, regulated water and wastewater services in Hawaii, and the One Call Center.

Issue #1, July 2005

This issue of Consumer Spotlight introduces readers to the DCA and also discusses energy issues like energy conservation and efficiency.