Comical that the local politicians thought that HECO and NextEra would make their decision for them.  When faced with a choice of doing something or doing nothing a politician will always do nothing, it's the safer alternative.

That being said the deal will not be approved.  The locals won't allow HECO to be bought by GASP outsiders, unless of course the outsider pays exorbitantly for the "privilege to serve us". 

One wonders what they will do when ALEX is acquired by the Chinese.

Only in Hawaii can you get entertainment like this for free.