01-31-2013, 06:37 AM
quote:Exactly! You got it, kalakoa. It is interesting HELCO recinded the request for a rate hike, perhaps the Gov. threatened to do what some Senators are pushing for; change what Lingle did.
Originally posted by kalakoa
Lingle's legacy is a Cheney-style "secret energy policy" that gives HECO special magical powers to screw the public. Grid takeover is a lovely romantic notion, but somewhat impractical; best option for "individual ratepayers" is to opt-out of the grid entirely.
We can all go solar as individuals, however, what about the hospitals, etc., not to mention our mo'opuna and others who follow after us?
This State allowed monopoly needs to be broken. JMO.