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Hawaii Gas, Hu Honua and others question the timing of the utility’s moves since its proposed merger with NextEra.

Company officials aren’t too concerned about the deadline for either side to walk away from the $4.3 billion buyout without paying $95 million in fees.

Bloomberg analysts says the uphill battle in Hawaii may make the Florida-based company walk away from the $4.3 billion merger.

The plan is contingent on NextEra merger approval. Gov. Ige opposes that deal, and use of LNG as a “bridge” to renewable future.

Elected officials touted Sunrun’s installation as an important step forward in Hawaii becoming 100 percent renewable.

The renewable energy giant has sought Chapter 11 protection, which might eventually make it possible to complete three solar projects for HECO.

With SunEdison reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy, its three solar projects on Oahu remain on life support.

PUC commissioner Mike Champley could be off the board on June 30. That puts a new card in Gov. David Ige’s hand.

Hawaiian Electric Co. tells a new solar suitor it’s open to talking about the three SunEdison projects, but wants bankruptcy risks addressed.

Hawaiian Electric should not stand in the way of SunEdison solar farms being constructed on Oahu, investment firm manager says.