08-14-2013, 05:58 AM
Pros:
Not oil
Cons:
Located on the rift of an active Volcano
Industrializes Puna Makai
Injects chemicals into the ground that may eventually leach onto our ocean reef systems.
Distribution still relies on antiquated "grid delivery system" that is subject to failure, high maintenance, expensive to expand, and ugly/dangerous.
Re-enforces HELCO monopoly.
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The technology exists to have Hybrid "mini grid" and individual systems that utilize solar/wind/bio fuel generators. This has the added benefit of creating a market for locally produced biofuels.
As more and more people break from the HELCO monopoly, prices will rise for the rest. Eventually, HELCO and it's 100+ year old distribution technology will collapse into dust as people are "empowered" by modern technology.
Not oil
Cons:
Located on the rift of an active Volcano
Industrializes Puna Makai
Injects chemicals into the ground that may eventually leach onto our ocean reef systems.
Distribution still relies on antiquated "grid delivery system" that is subject to failure, high maintenance, expensive to expand, and ugly/dangerous.
Re-enforces HELCO monopoly.
____________________________________________________________________
The technology exists to have Hybrid "mini grid" and individual systems that utilize solar/wind/bio fuel generators. This has the added benefit of creating a market for locally produced biofuels.
As more and more people break from the HELCO monopoly, prices will rise for the rest. Eventually, HELCO and it's 100+ year old distribution technology will collapse into dust as people are "empowered" by modern technology.