Hawaiian Electric Q2 Results Show Regulatory Progress but Costs Climb
Hawaiian Electric reported second-quarter net income of $123.2 million, but core earnings fell as operating costs rose. The utility cleared regulatory steps on rate rebasing and resubmitted a request for a $170 million base rate increase, while losing a $28 million wildfire expense deferral and absorbing storm response costs from February-March flooding. The commission also required proof of need for up to 500 MW of additional firm generation on Oahu.