03-13-2014, 12:00 PM
The grid is a dinosaur headed for extinction. New technologies are already here(look up the "Bloom Energy Box"), and technology is developing exponentially. Who knows what the next decade or two will bring? The primary reason that HELCO holds on so tenuously to it's archaic 1890's grid system is CONTROL/PROFIT.
As more and more people discover that alternative home systems and mini grids are affordable; more and more people will be unhooking.... leaving the gridosaurs holding the bag.
HELCO is obligated to maximize profits to it's shareholders; but the public certainly isn't obligated ignore new technology for them to do so.
As more and more people discover that alternative home systems and mini grids are affordable; more and more people will be unhooking.... leaving the gridosaurs holding the bag.
HELCO is obligated to maximize profits to it's shareholders; but the public certainly isn't obligated ignore new technology for them to do so.