Hawaiian Electric-NextEra Energy say 'no' to sale deadline extension

Hawaiian Electric Co. and Florida-based NextEra Energy Inc., which is buying the Honolulu-based utility for $4.3 billion, are urging the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to not extend the deadline for the acquisition case, according to public documents.

The PUC, which along with 28 intervenors and the Hawaii Consumer Advocate, is looking into the major acquisition, has set the deadline for the end of August to complete the case.

However, the Consumer Advocate, as well as Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii…