Excavation Clearances

Submitting a request for excavation clearance

Please submit all excavation requests to clearancetoexcavate@hawaiianelectric.com.

All requests must include the following information:

1. Complete the Requestor section of the Hawaiian Electric Clearance To Excavate Form and sign the form digitally.
2. One set of plan(s), map(s), or sketch(es) clearly indicating the excavation area (11" x 17" or PDF file is preferred). Please do not submit the entire project’s detail plan and drawings.
3. If the customer is excavating within a public right-of-way, the following form(s) shall be submitted:
   • Site Development Division Master Application Form (C&C of Honolulu)
   • Permit to Perform Work Upon State Highways (State of Hawaii)
   • Other as applicable

Hawaiian Electric will sign all required forms and email back to the Requestor.

Note: This policy does not apply to Building Permits. Approvals for Building Permits should be referred to the Customer Installations Department, Administrative & Clerical Section at (808) 543-7070.