the puc should really scrutinize heco's day-to-day operations and find out what many contractors who do business with heco already know. wasteful spending there is as rampant as any government agency in hawaii and shouldn't be rewarded with a rate hike. there are many opportunities where heco could save on costs which would negate the need for this increase.

the puc has been doing a satisfactory job so far. and now that the puc has staffed up cholo is optimistic that they'll unearth heco's substandard performance and deny this request. rate hikes must be earned, not given.