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PUC holds public hearing on Hawaii Gas’ request for a $24.3 million rate increase; Lanai customers face about $6 monthly rise
Summary
The Public Utilities Commission took public testimony on Hawaii Gas’ application to raise annual revenue by $24,346,000 (about 17.67%) and to harmonize rates across neighbor islands; Hawaii Gas said the change would raise an average Lanai residential bill from $66 to about $72, and the Division of Consumer Advocacy said it will independently review the request.
The Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 2024 held a public hearing on docket 2024-0158, where Hawaii Gas sought approval to raise total annual revenue by $24,346,000—about a 17.67% increase over current effective rates—and to revise tariff schedules and riders.
Chair Leo Asuncion opened the hearing and described the scope and procedures for testimony, including a recorded hearing and a later, private question-and-answer period with company and Consumer Advocate staff. The hearing notice and the company’s application were placed in the PUC’s public docket management system (CDMS) on Sept. 18, 2024; the company’s application was filed July 26, 2024.
Nathan Nelson, general counsel for Hawaii Gas, summarized the company’s presentation, saying this is the utility’s first requested rate increase since 2018 and citing infrastructure investments and rising operations and maintenance…
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