Hawaii SB1648 mandates compensation for customers affected by power outages lasting four hours or more, impacting over 1,000 customers.

Hawaii SB1648 establishes a default rule requiring regulated utilities to compensate customers for actual damages from power outages affecting more than 1,000 customers for four or more hours. Utilities can seek a waiver from the Public Utilities Commission if the outage results from specific circumstances beyond their control. The bill aims to reduce financial uncertainty for customers and businesses affected by major power outages.

Hawaii SB1648 mandates compensation for customers affected by power outages lasting four hours or more, impacting over 1,000 customers.

Hawaii SB1648 establishes a default rule requiring regulated utilities to compensate customers for actual damages from power outages affecting more than 1,000 customers for four or more hours. Utilities can seek a waiver from the Public Utilities Commission if the outage results from specific circumstances beyond their control. The bill aims to reduce financial uncertainty for customers and businesses affected by major power outages.