February 11, 2021 at 8:18 am Due to high demand, The Hawaiʻi Utility Bill Assistance Program established by Hawaiian Electric and Aloha United Way is closed to new applications. According to a joint press release from Hawaiian Electric and Aloha United Way, the statewide fund is still accepting contributions from companies, organizations and individuals. Contributions may be applied to a limited number of applicants who were placed on a waiting list. The Hawaiʻi Utility Bill Assistance Program was established by Hawaiian Electric to help households that fell behind on their electric, water, sewer and gas bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund helps to serve as a bridge until additional government assistance becomes available.