• Oahu's Hawaiian Electric Co. received approval from the State Public Utilities Commission raise rates after a 3.4% increase was allowed on an interim basis last year.
• $800,000 in refunds will be distributed to customers as a result of the decision.
• The increase will effectively be a permanent status for the interim rate that was previously approved.

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State regulators have given final approval for Hawaiian Electric Co.'s rate increase. ...