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materiality 0.85
HEI updates on Maui wildfires: 80% power restored, 1,900 still without; no inverse condemnation precedent in Hawaii
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
- As of Aug 17, ~1,900 West Maui customers still without power; >80% of affected customers restored.
- Estimated 2,600 homes/businesses destroyed, representing less than 1% of Hawaiian Electric's customer base.
- Company states no precedent in Hawaii for inverse condemnation against a private utility, unlike California.
- Hawaiian Electric does not have a Public Safety Power Shutoff program; cites coordination with first responders.
- Company retained advisors for 'prudent scenario planning' but says goal is not to restructure.