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Taesun Kim

Acting Chief Engineer at Hawaii Public Utilities Commission

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Organization: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission · HI

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Hawaii Public Utilities Commission

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Deborah Kwan
Communications Officer
Jodi Endo Chai
Executive Officer

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Public Activity & Signals

Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Taesun Kim’s organization

Oct 29, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management Meeting

The council discussed the impacts of potential federal budget shutdowns on state departments and employee pay. Key agenda items included preparation for the Vigilant Guard 2027 exercise and the Makahiti exercise, focusing on consequence management and homeland defense. Presentations covered Kauai County's wildfire resilience initiatives, specifically new building codes for historic plantation camps designed to mitigate fire risks. Additional updates were provided regarding upcoming infrastructure projects, including a new distribution center and communications tower, as well as the rebranding and expansion of the MSR community response program.

May 7, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Hawaii Advisory Council On Emergency Management Meeting

The meeting focused on several key emergency management initiatives and updates. Discussions included the introduction of the 'Genesis Protect' app for emergency notifications and tracking, the establishment of a community network for small-scale emergency responses, and the development of a business network to coordinate resources and ensure proper reimbursement after emergencies. Additionally, updates were provided on wildfire fuel risk reduction efforts, including vegetation management by state and county departments and funding for wildfire fuel mitigation projects.

Mar 7, 2022BoardMeeting

Board

Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Evidentiary Hearing

The commission held an evidentiary hearing regarding the Hu Honua Bioenergy project. The proceedings focused on the examination of testimony concerning the power purchase agreement, minimum dispatch terms, and the implications of project curtailment. Extensive discussions were held regarding environmental impacts, such as water and light pollution, soil erosion, and waste disposal. Additionally, the commission evaluated the methodology and credibility of the project's greenhouse gas emissions analysis, specifically regarding assumptions about fuel displacement and carbon sequestration.

Feb 10, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Public Utilities Commission Status Conference

The Public Utilities Commission held a status conference to address Punaluu Water & Sanitation's (PWS) general rate case application. Discussions focused on PWS's ongoing financial difficulties and the risk of operational failure. PWS reported challenges paying vendors and consultants, leading to a pause in their rate case filing. The operator, Big Island Water and Sanitation, indicated that operations could cease without payment of past-due fees and funding for critical repairs. PWS plans to file a temporary rate increase application to ensure continued service. Public stakeholders raised significant concerns regarding health and safety, fire suppression capabilities, and environmental risks associated with the potentially obsolete wastewater system.

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