#Hawaii Consumer Advocate

As opposition mounts to its proposed inter-island shipping rate increases, Young Brothers maintains its financial position has become even more precarious and continues to deteriorate since it originally filed its request for rate relief in October. Earlier this month, the company double-downed on its rate hike request after the Hawaiʻi Consumer Advocate filed a protest […]

Maui Electric Company is requesting a rate increase for Maui County customers in 2010.  The 9.7% increase translates to $28.2 million.  The funds generated are projected for use toward capital improvement projects and increased operating and maintenance costs. If the full request is approved by the PUC, a typical residential home on Maui would see […]