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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000354707-23-000071"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HE"
cik: "0000354707"
company_name: "HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2023-08-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-11T07:10:44.079191+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# HEI updates on Maui wildfires: 80% power restored, 1,900 still without; no inverse condemnation precedent in Hawaii

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000354707-23-000071
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HE
- cik: 0000354707
- company_name: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2023-08-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/354707/000035470723000071/0000354707-23-000071-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/46207/000035470723000071/he-20230818.htm

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