06-16-2012, 11:50 AM
There is indeed some momentum for building something of this sort, and the former technical barriers to it are being removed as cable technology changes. The very minimum we should demand for the Big Island is a reduction of our power rates to a parity with Oahu, if not even cheaper, and siting of facilities in such a way as to affect the fewest inhabited areas. Has anybody seen a map of suitable geothermal development areas on this island? We all know about the East Rift of Kilauea, of course, but I have also heard Hualalai mentioned. Other possibilities?