The PUC’s decision Thursday, which denied Aina Koa Pono’s biofuel contract with HELCO, is significant for several reasons.
To me, most significant is that the PUC is not going to let HECO force ratepayers to be the bridge financier.
Hawaii PUC denies HECO, Aina Koa Pono application
September 29, 2011
HONOLULU, Hawaii: In a decision that was handed down today, the Hawaii Public Utility Commission voted to deny the HECO companies’ application for approval of the biodiesel supply contract with Aina Koa Pono, rendering moot the application to establish a biofuel surcharge to help cover costs. Read the rest
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