HR 41: requesting Utility providers serving Waiʻanae to publish a publicly available report evaluating the current capacity of utility services, the expected lifespan of existing infrastructure, and the financial implications of necessary expansions.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

requesting Utility providers serving Waiʻanae to publish a publicly available report evaluating the current capacity of utility services, the expected lifespan of existing infrastructure, and the financial implications of necessary expansions.

     WHEREAS, the residents of Waiʻanae rely on essential utilities for their daily lives and economic stability; and

     WHEREAS, the Waiʻanae community continues to experience growth and developments, generating additional demand for water, sewage, recycling, solid water disposal services, communication, electricity, and other utility systems; and

     WHEREAS, a lack of infrastructure readiness can hinder new developments and lead to increased costs for emergency repairs; and

     WHEREAS, information on the utility providers' ability to meet current and future demands is essential to proactive maintenance, which can minimize long-term repair costs, extend asset life, and reduce safety risks; and

     WHEREAS, having such data publicly available and updated regularly are crucial for responsible community planning and dependable utility services; now, therefore,

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that utility providers serving Waiʻanae are requested to publish a publicly available report evaluating the current capacity of utility services, the expected lifespan of existing infrastructure, and the financial implications of necessary expansions; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this report is requested to include:

     (1)  An assessment of the current capacity of existing infrastructure and actual demand;

     (2)  An assessment of infrastructure nearing or at the end of their expected operational lifespan;

     (3)  Estimated costs for expanding infrastructure to accommodate projected community growth;

     (4)  Any existing plans for upgrades, including expected timelines and projected impacts on the community; and

     (5)  Information on budget allocations, potential funding gaps, and any anticipated rate increases to support expansion efforts; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the utility providers are requested to make the report readily available to the public and submit it to the Legislature annually no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session to ensure ongoing transparency and accountability; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu City Councilmember representing District 1, Director of the City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services, Chair of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawaiian Electric, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawaiian Telecom, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications.

Report Title: 

Waiʻanae; Utility Provider; Report; Information; Capacity