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Electric utility subsidiary | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Electric utility subsidiary |
Electric utility subsidiary | Electric utility subsidiary For consolidated Hawaiian Electric financial information, including its commitments and contingencies, see Hawaiian Electric’s consolidated financial statements beginning on page 33 through Note 10 on page 49.

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