08-13-2013, 04:01 AM
Add as a pro, secondary use for agriculture. Drying wood, fruit, etc. Farmers should get a break on this if farming in Puna. Another direct benefit.
As to location, unfortunately, the east rift zone won't move. Puna is the "motherload" for geothermal. Hualalai is being looked at, however, the now defunct geothermal subzone map shows little (approx. 30-35%) chance of energy there. Puna subzone map dictates up to 95% production possibility.
How do we motivate our State officials and the PUC to do what is right for Puna (as host community)? IMO, HELCO needs to be a public owned utility in the true sense of the phrase. Being a producer and distributor makes for the existing monopoly.
Too bad newer technology is not being currently used to inhibit the perceived/alleged health issue and noise complaints. It is available, but as stated by PGV to the County during a council meeting last year, it's too costly.
JMO.
As to location, unfortunately, the east rift zone won't move. Puna is the "motherload" for geothermal. Hualalai is being looked at, however, the now defunct geothermal subzone map shows little (approx. 30-35%) chance of energy there. Puna subzone map dictates up to 95% production possibility.
How do we motivate our State officials and the PUC to do what is right for Puna (as host community)? IMO, HELCO needs to be a public owned utility in the true sense of the phrase. Being a producer and distributor makes for the existing monopoly.
Too bad newer technology is not being currently used to inhibit the perceived/alleged health issue and noise complaints. It is available, but as stated by PGV to the County during a council meeting last year, it's too costly.
JMO.