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Gov. David Ige would not name names, but he said “there is interest by more than one company.”

The end of NextEra Energy’s bid to take over the electric company that powers 95 percent of island residents triggered big losses for shareholders.

UPDATED: With Commissioner Tom Gorak abstaining, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission blocks the $4.3 billion acquisition.

The head of the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission is concerned about external efforts to influence the decision on NextEra’s buyout of Hawaiian Electric.

UPDATED  The three-member Hawaii Public Utilities Commission is expected to decide any day now whether to approve the $4.3 billion NextEra Energy merger.

Gov. David Ige replaced him on the Public Utilities Commission just before it rules on the NextEra merger, raising legal questions.

Civil Beat’s in-depth look at one of the state’s most important companies puts the proposed sale of HECO in a fascinating context.

UPDATED: Tom Gorak will take over July 1 when Hawaii Public Utilities Commission member Mike Champley’s term expires.

NextEra is also in the process of trying to acquire Hawaiian Electric Industries.

Federal officials are seeking information and proposals that could help Hawaii achieve its 100 percent renewable mandate.