Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

Severe weather can result in lots of rain and damaging winds. Make sure you know where to take shelter if severe weather approaches, especially as hurricane season approaches, and keep up with the latest watches and warnings at https://www.Weather.gov. via U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

Happy Earth Day! Electric cooperatives, like KIUC, are leading the way in alternative energy across the country. What choices do you make to reduce your carbon footprint and live more sustainably?

KIUC employees formed a special committee committed to giving back to the community called Sharing of Aloha. Sharing of Aloha meets monthly to award special grants to local nonprofits organizations that contribute to Kaua‘i’s quality of living. Applications are due by the first week of every month. Learn more in our Spring issue of Currents or at https://website.KIUC.coop/community. #ConcernforCommunity

Advancements in battery technology have led to smaller, more efficient, and less expensive batteries for electric vehicles. The result? New forms of electric transportation (or e-transportation), including electric scooters, electric bicycles, and more!

Learn more about the West Kauai Energy Project and share your comments between now and April 21 on the Virtual Open House website: www.westkauaienergyproject.com. You can view a recording of the Virtual Community Meeting, scroll through the PowerPoint, and access lots of information about the project on this site. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on WKEP!

Did you know electric induction stoves, which cook food without any flame, reduce indoor air pollution and can bring water to a boil about twice as fast as a gas stove? https://www.Reviewed.com//feat/is-induction-cooking-faster #BeneficialElectrification #GoElectric

Know your surroundings: Keep farm and construction equipment more than 10 feet away from power lines at all times. #LookUpAndLive

MEMBER ALERT: We've been informed that some members are receiving calls regarding past due balances and threatening disconnection if payment is not made. We do NOT contact customers via phone about billing matters. This is a SCAM. Should you have questions about your account, please call us at 246-4300 during business hours. Mahalo!

There’s a localized outage on Apopo Road in Kapaa. Our troubleshooter has been dispatched.

Home Maintenance Tip: Tune-up your air conditioner. A well-maintained air conditioning unit runs efficiently, uses less energy and costs less to run.

No matter what Mother Nature throws our way, our lineworkers are ready to respond. #ThankALineworker #LineworkerAppreciationDay

Sharing this from our friends at KGEFCU.

Our electric co-op was built by the community, belongs to the community and continues to be led by the communitythat’s the cooperative difference! #LocalControl

Electric co-ops like KIUC are community-focused organizations that deliver safe, reliable, and affordable energy to their members.

When a storm affects your power, KIUC works to ensure that outages get restored safely and efficiently. Our online outage map will keep you up-to-date on our efforts at https://website.KIUC.coop/outage-map.

Teach your kids that the metal, box-shaped transformer near your residence is not a safe place to play! Kids should not sit on, try to open, or play around these green boxes. Stay safe: Steer clear of padmounts!

As part of KIUC’s COVID-19 relief efforts, Payment Arrangement Plans (PAP) are available to all members who need help paying off their outstanding balance for a limited-time at no additional cost. Your outstanding balance can be spread over a period of up to 12-months. The enrollment deadline is May 31, 2021. For more information and to download the application form, visit https://website.KIUC.coop/pap.

UPDATE: Power has been restored. There’s an outage affecting some members in Omao. Our troubleshooter is responding.

UPDATE power restored 11:05 am There’s a localized outage on Awawa Road in Hanapepe. Our troubleshooter has been dispatched.

The first Currents issue of the year is hot off the press! Learn more about the West Kaua'i Energy Project, how KIUC is keeping the spirit of Aloha alive, and more local stories at https://website.KIUC.coop/news and click the Currents tab.

We at KIUC do our best to keep things running smoothly and safely for our members during weather events. But, hurricanes can cause some serious hazards that are beyond anyone's control. Learn how to prepare for emergencies now at https://www.RedCross.org//types-of-emergenc/hurricane.html. via American Red Cross

Electricity and water don't mix! NEVER swim near an electrified dock or marina. It only takes one faulty wire or switch to send deadly electricity electricity that you can't see, smell, or hear into the water around boats and docks. Swimming in electrified water can result in paralysis and death by drowning. Stay safe by swimming in designated swimming areas, only!