NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROCEEDING TO INVESTIGATE THE PROPOSED
TARIFFS (INTERCONNECTION AND STANDBY SERVICE) FILED BY KAUAI ISLAND UTILITY
COOPERATIVE, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS

DOCKET NO. 2006-0498

The PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION of the STATE OF HAWAII (\u201DCommission\u201D) HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will hold a public hearing relating to the proposed tariffs (interconnection and standby service) filed by KAUAI ISLAND UTILITY COOPERATIVE (\u201DKIUC\u201D) with respect to the interconnection of distributed generating facilities on the island of Kauai, and other related matters. The Commission will hold a public hearing as follows:

February 27, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
Lihue Neighborhood Center
(Old Side – Dining Area)
3353 Eono Street
Lihue, Kauai, HI

The Commission will investigate whether KIUC\u2019s proposals are just and reasonable. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to state their views orally, in writing, or both. Written statements may be submitted prior to or at the public hearing. Statements may be mailed to the Public Utilities Commission, 465 South King Street, Room 103, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. Statements may also be sent by electronic mail to the Commission\u2019s e-mail address at Hawaii.PUC@hawaii.gov. All written statements should reference Docket No. 2006-0498 and include the following information: (1) name of the person submitting the written statement; (2) organization the person submitting the written statement represents (if any); and (3) address of the person submitting the written statement.

Motions to Intervene or Participate in this proceeding shall comply with Subchapter 4, Rules of Practice and Procedure before the Public Utilities Commission, Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 6, Chapter 61. A motion to intervene or participate in this proceeding shall be filed with the Commission by March 9, 2007.

Copies of KIUC\u2019s proposed tariffs are available during regular business hours at the following locations:

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
4463 Pahe\u2019e Street
Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766

Public Utilities Commission

465 South King Street, Room 103
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-2020

3060 Eiwa Street, Room 302-C
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 274-3232

Division of Consumer Advocacy

King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant Street, Room 326
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-2800

Special arrangements to accommodate persons with disabilities can be made if requested reasonably in advance of the public hearing by contacting the Commission\u2019s Honolulu Office.

______________________________
Carlito P. Caliboso
Chairman (SB05527032 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/07)