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PUC holds Molokai hearing on Hawaii Gas' request for a $24.3 million revenue increase
Summary
The Public Utilities Commission took testimony on Hawaii Gas' Docket 2024-0158, in which the company seeks roughly $24.35 million more in revenue (about 17.7% statewide). Hawaii Gas said Maui County residential bills would rise about $6.70 a month; the Consumer Advocate will independently review the filing and Molokai residents voiced opposition.
The Public Utilities Commission held a virtual public hearing for Molokai residents on Docket 2024-0158 to receive testimony on Hawaii Gas' application seeking about $24,346,000 in additional revenue, a roughly 17.67% statewide increase, and revisions to rate schedules and rules.
Nathan Nelson, general counsel at Hawaii Gas, told commissioners the Maui service territory — which includes Maui, Molokai and Lanai — is treated as one for tariff purposes. He said the company’s statewide request equates to about a 1.2% annual rate increase for Maui County residential customers and "it would increase by $6.7…
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