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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Common Stock Equity (Parenthetical)- HECO (USD $) In Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Less: amortization of net loss, prior service gain and transition obligation included in net periodic benefit cost, taxes (tax benefits) | $ (2,108) | $ (1,248)
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes (tax benefits) | 2,801 | 1,080
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries |  |
Less: amortization of net loss, prior service gain and transition obligation included in net periodic benefit cost, taxes (tax benefits) | (2,849) | (1,155)
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes (tax benefits) | $ 2,801 | $ 1,080

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