08-30-2013, 09:43 AM
HELCO has put out an RFP to geothermal developers to build more plants in the Puna area. PGV has indicated that it will submit a proposal. So has a new group, IDG, who has been invited to use the Kealoha properties at Pohoiki.
PGV uses the Best Available Control Technology from 20 years ago - grandfathered in. They have not updated it because they have not been required to. In a few years when their present permit comes up for renewal, that may change. Hopefully they will be required to make periodic upgrades. Probably one of the reasons that they have had so many problems is because their equipment is old. If HELCO accepts their RFP and if PUC accepts it, I hope that regularly updated equipment will be mandated.
Leilani is a lovely subdivision, with good roads, 1 acre lots and lots of amenities. However, I would not consider purchasing property in lower Leilani or any low lying lot (H2S is a heavy gas and settles in low spots). They have CC and Rs which you may find restrictive (or not), so make sure you check them out before you commit. They also have infestations of miconia and albizia, as well as coqui frogs (if you are a light sleeper, close all your windows).
PGV uses the Best Available Control Technology from 20 years ago - grandfathered in. They have not updated it because they have not been required to. In a few years when their present permit comes up for renewal, that may change. Hopefully they will be required to make periodic upgrades. Probably one of the reasons that they have had so many problems is because their equipment is old. If HELCO accepts their RFP and if PUC accepts it, I hope that regularly updated equipment will be mandated.
Leilani is a lovely subdivision, with good roads, 1 acre lots and lots of amenities. However, I would not consider purchasing property in lower Leilani or any low lying lot (H2S is a heavy gas and settles in low spots). They have CC and Rs which you may find restrictive (or not), so make sure you check them out before you commit. They also have infestations of miconia and albizia, as well as coqui frogs (if you are a light sleeper, close all your windows).