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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has announced four major decisions and orders today that collectively provide key policy, resource planning, and operational directives to the Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO Companies). The orders require the HECO Companies to develop and implement major improvement action plans to aggressively pursue energy cost reductions, proactively respond […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaiian Electric Companies are now sharing “Renewable Watch” for Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island, online displays that show the daily contribution of solar and wind generation on each island and how energy from these resources changes throughout the day. Displays for each island can be found at: * Maui: www.mauielectric.com * Oahu: […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaiian Electric Companies has introduced a new logo that represents the companies’ roots in the islands as well as their commitment to developing a better energy future for Hawaii. “We’re proud of our long history of service to our islands. At the same time, we know we need to continue to change […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaiian Electric Companies have begun a search for suppliers of cleaner fuels, including ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), biodiesel or biodiesel blends. The companies are seeking up to 150,000 barrels per year to supply Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light Company generation facilities beginning Jan. 1, 2015 for a contract term of up […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On May 31, 2013, the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued decisions for Maui Electric’s 2012 rate case and the Hawaiian Electric Companies’ decoupling filings. Decoupling Adjustments The PUC also approved the annual revenue decoupling adjustments for the Hawaiian Electric utilities. First approved in Hawaii in 2010, decoupling is a regulatory model adopted […]

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