08-13-2013, 12:47 AM
One thing I have to say about this in particular is that I know there is that fund set up for evacuation which has been twisted for "benevolent" use, but seriously shouldn't these kind of projects have more direct benefits like a rebate on a certain area (like Puna's) electric bills of some sort since Puna bears all consequences for a very local resource? We should see cheaper electric as I would hope folks at the Niagra Falls or Tennessee Valley Authority or similiar ventures I would hope would see. I am not opposed to any company making a profit but locals should be able to gain from use of local resources. Shouldn't we pay cheaper rates for electicity if it is home grown or have this venture add significant revnue to our tax base? Where I grew up as a kid there was a nuclear plant that everyone hated but the town that housed the plant raked in crazy tax revenue and the schools in particular made out like bandits with ridiculous luxuries at the time. I know things are more state centric here generally but I wonder such little gain from this for having this in our backyard. If I am wrong (and perhaps I am) please educate me.