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In an interim decision and order, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) denied Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc.’s (HELCO) request for an interim increase in revenues. The PUC found that HELCO had not met its burden of proving that it is probably entitled to an increase in revenues on an interim basis that is in addition ...
Read More PUC denies HELCO rate increase in interim decision & order – Docket No. 2018-0368

The public hearing relating to the application of Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. for approval of a rate increases and revised rate schedules and rules will be held as follows: Tuesday, November 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Hearing Room Public Utilities Commission 465 South King Street, Room 103 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 View the full public hearing ...
Read More Nov 14, Public Hearing for HECO Rate Case, Docket No. 2019-0085

The public hearing relating to the application of Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. for approval of a rate increase and revised rate schedules and rules will be held as follows: Tuesday, November 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Hearing Room Public Utilities Commission 465 South King Street, Room 103 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 The purpose of these public ...
Read More Notice of Public Hearing – HECO Rate Case, Docket No. 2019-0085

Young Brothers, LLC (YB) recently submitted an application before the Public Utilities Commission requesting approval for a general rate increase and certain tariff changes. YB requests a rate increase of approximately $27 million or 34 percent increase over revenues at present rates. The Division of Consumer Advocacy will participate in this proceeding and looks forward ...
Read More Young Brothers files for rate increase – Docket No. 2019-0117

Issue #39, October 2019

Posted on Sep 30, 2019 in Newsletters

HECO rate case, National Drive Electric Week, How to avoid spoofing, Kalaeloa Water rate case, HNEI study on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions

National Drive Electric Week is a nationwide celebration to increase awareness of the availability of electric vehicles (EV). This year, it is celebrated between September 14-22. It highlights the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Locally, a handful of events were held statewide on Oahu, Kauai, and Kamuela and Hilo ...
Read More National Drive Electric Week rolls through September

In a recent filing, Kalaeloa Water Company LLC (KWC) has asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve a rate increase and revised rules, regulations, and rates. KWC seeks a net overall revenue increase of $485,107 for its water and wastewater operations during the July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 test year which represents ...
Read More Kalaeloa Water Company LLC seeks general rate increase – Docket No. 2019-0057

Hawaiian Electric (HECO) filed an application for a rate increase with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The request is for a 4.1 percent, or about $77.5 million increase in revenues. HECO contends the increase on Oahu will help pay for operating and capital costs, including upgrades to strengthen the grid and integrate more renewable energy. ...
Read More HECO files request for approval of a rate increase – Docket No. 2019-0085