Application of Hawaii Elec. Light Co., Inc.

Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO) appeals the decision and order of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on HELCO’s application for approval of rate increases and revised rate schedules. HELCO claims that the PUC erred in that: HELCO should have been given notice that the undrawn proceeds of the sale of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds (SPR bonds) would be at issue; HELCO was denied due process when the PUC refused to allow HELCO’s witness to testify during the reconsideration hearing; and the PUC wrongfully included the undrawn proceeds of the sale of the SPR bonds in calculating cost of…