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

[Greg]

The Hawaii County energy consumer pays HELCO something like $8000 a pole for the privilege of paying HELCO's exorbitant tribute.

At these rates, I think it would be very easy and cost effective for individuals to invest in their own infrastructure. Like Kalakoa mentioned, they would have to do so as an energy coop and be prepared to fight off HELCO's attorneys.

Fuel cells are coming, Raj the solar guy had a one cylinder generator generator that runs on any fuel, including home grown oil, that would power several homes. These options, plus solar and wind make micro grids affordable; especially when compared to the $10,000/year that six or so homes would pay HELCO at their ever increasing rates.(After the $40,000 or so for grid infrastructure.)

I'm not trying to vilify HELCO, but let's be honest;

1. Their interest lies in paying their investors more than you or I.

and
2. They're not to excited about trying any innovative strategies or technology.

They're a dinosaur; slow moving, slow to adapt, and they are headed for extinction.

"Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how'd you like the play?"

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