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HRS §269-27.5

Public hearing before building high-voltage lines through homes

Before a utility can build a new high-voltage power line (46 kilovolts or more) above ground through a residential area, the Public Utilities Commission must hold a public hearing. The hearing notice follows the same rules as other public hearings under state law.

The statute, as written — - 27.5] Construction of high - voltage electric transmission lines; hearing

Whenever a public utility plans to place, construct, erect, or otherwise build a new 46 kilovolt or greater high-voltage electric transmission system above the surface of the ground through any residential area, the public utilities commission shall conduct a public hearing prior to its issuance of approval thereof. Notice of the hearing shall be given in the manner provided in section 269-16 for notice of public hearings.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§269-16 Utility rates and how they are set

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