Bill > HCR177

This Concurrent Resolution requests the Public Utilities Commission, a government agency that oversees utility services, to investigate the practicality of burying electric transmission lines (which carry electricity over long distances) and distribution lines (which deliver electricity to homes and businesses) underground in areas on Maui that are prone to natural disasters like high winds and wildfires. The resolution specifically asks the Commission to consider the costs, the risks of damage to existing above-ground lines from natural events and sea level rise, and the potential dangers to the surrounding areas, such as igniting fires or causing road closures that could impact access to critical facilities like hospitals. The Commission is also asked to report its findings, including any proposed plans and timelines for undergrounding the lines if deemed feasible, to the Legislature by a specific date.