Notice of Public Hearing – Waikoloa Resort Utilities Rate Increase (Docket No. 2024-0224)

The State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00PM at the Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School regarding Waikoloa Resort Utilities' application for a rate increase and revised tariff changes. All are invited to attend the public hearing and state their views on the application or submit comments, which is further described below.

Public Hearing Information

Date and Time	Utility Service Territory	Location
February 10, 2025; 6:00 p.m.	Hawaii Island - Waikoloa	Hybrid Participation Options: In-person Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School 68-1730 Hooko St. Waikoloa, HI 96738 Online (via web browser or WebEx mobile device app) Join the Meeting Meeting Number: 2553 624 9377 Meeting Password: 0224 Telephone Dial-in Number: +1-650-479-3208 Access Code: 2553 624 9377

Special Assistance
Webex meetings will include automated closed captioning. For additional auxiliary aids/services or other accommodations, contact the PUC at (808) 586-2020 or [email protected]as soon as possible. Early requests are more likely to be fulfilled.

Brief Summary of Application
Waikoloa Resort Utilities is a public utility that provides water and wastewater service to condominiums, hotels, and commercial establishments within the Waikoloa Beach Resort area on the Island of Hawaii.

Utility Services:

• West Hawaii Utility Company ("WHUC"): Provides water and wastewater services within Waikoloa Beach Resort, including irrigation water.
• West Hawaii Sewer Company ("WHSC"): Provides wastewater collection and treatment services in Waikoloa Village.
• West Hawaii Water Company ("WHWC"): Provides potable water services to residences, condominiums, and commercial establishments in Waikoloa Village.

On December 17, 2024, Waikoloa Utilities filed its Amended Application requesting approval of an 8.01% rate of return on its prudently incurred system improvements. Waikoloa Utilities further seeks approval of two tariff riders: (1) a surcredit to return the over-collected income tax expense resulting from the Tax Cuts Jobs Act ("TCJA") reducing the corporate tax rate from a 35% to 21%; and (2) a surcharge to collect deferred COVID-19 expenses related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Waikoloa Utilities propose the following revenue increases, by utility, as follows:

Utility	Percent Change	Revenue Requirement Change
WHWC	67.9%	$1,876,050
WHSC	55.3%	$1,242,020
WHUC Water	30.0%	$1,543,408
WHUC Sewer	12.0%	$635,062
WHUC Irrigation	(9.2%)	($31,040)

The Commission will investigate whether the proposed rates and tariffs are just and reasonable.

To view the full Amended Application, visit the DOCUMENTS tab for Docket No. 2024-0224 at the PUC Case and Document Management System.

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 may register at the time of the hearing. Submission of written comments in addition to oral comments is encouraged.

• Written Comments:
  • Reference Docket No. 2024-0224.
  • Include the author's name and organization (if applicable).
  • Submit via:
    • Online: Submit Public Comments
    • E-mail: [email protected]
    • Mail: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, 465 South King St., #103, Honolulu, HI 96813

MORE INFORMATION:

• Notice of Public Hearing
• Docket No. 2024-0224

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