Hawaiian Electric customers weigh in on rate hike request

The state Public Utilities Commission is collecting public feedback regarding a proposed base rate increase by Hawaiian Electric. Many ratepayers have expressed opposition to the request.
The state Public Utilities Commission is gathering public input on an application by Hawaiian Electric to raise base rates over the next two years, and comments including opposition from ratepayers are piling up.
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