Big Island *takes first step* in banning GMO's

[MarkP]

Not to get this too blown out of proportion but is anybody suggesting that they should be able to form a little grid and sell power to their neighbors? In my example I was assuming that individuals would be producing for themselves but still wanting the grid for back-up. If they want to sell to their neighbors then they will have to invest in power distribution infrastructure, like HELCO did. If anyone were to do so I have difficulty believing they would be OK with others selling power over their grid.

I produce my own power with no back-up from the grid. Granted I think it would be very wrong for the county or HELCO to somehow require you to hook-up or buy out of the deal, like making final inspection contingent on doing so.