08-22-2014, 03:00 PM
I hear you, Obie, however, it may further divide our Puna ohana. Perhaps we need a group that deals with all the issues associated with geothermal in Puna.
How to move forward, addressing the various issues and concerns, and what we want out of it. We are the host community for geothermal. Even Harry Kim supports geothermal and is Puna Pono's "guru". I'm in, if we can find middle ground at the end of the day. Some of the concerns are valid, some are pure fearmongering. Finding the balance is difficult.
The PGV plant has been here for over 20 years. Lots of people (74, give or take a few, including Petricci) "settled" their law suit ($$$) last time. They didn't finish the job and close down the plant if it was such a danger.
Puna Pono is a new group (with same individuals as in the past) formed since the Geothermal Working Group issued their report, and the findings prompted HELCO to issue a 50MG RFP. Then, here we go again. Same core group, same complaints, and no suggestions, except, "GO SOLAR". Sorry, that won't work for the public at large.
In light of the hurricane damage to all of Puna, as we rebuild, maybe we need to force the politicians hands, and demand:
1) Alternate route out of Puna in any emergency.
2) Harry Kim's Plan to come to light. (being facetious, sorry.)
3) Royalties: A portion committed to PUNA directly, not just County, State, and OHA.
4) Relocation fund - Revisit; offer new conditions to get the heck out if you're getting sick.
5) Mutual agreements there will be no further litigation. Would save thousands of tax paying dollars. (Yes, I have rose colored glasses.)
Maybe then, the "silent voices" won't have to stay silent, and those who are members of Puna Pono, or just live in the area of concern, can discuss rationally options that will satisfy most concerns.
Now, if we can't find common ground, hell, anyone can sue anyone, and if there's enough people who want to recoup losses due to Puna Pono's actions (ie. riling the masses to continuously call rescue and police in the midst of a hurricane and recovery, which backed up numerous calls for others in need), there might be a case.
I've only been watching/learning/studying this issue since Papa Lyman took me on a tour of the plant (with a pink hard hat) way back when (over 20 years ago).
So, as usual, JMO.
ETA: Typo; and apologies for pontificating.
How to move forward, addressing the various issues and concerns, and what we want out of it. We are the host community for geothermal. Even Harry Kim supports geothermal and is Puna Pono's "guru". I'm in, if we can find middle ground at the end of the day. Some of the concerns are valid, some are pure fearmongering. Finding the balance is difficult.
The PGV plant has been here for over 20 years. Lots of people (74, give or take a few, including Petricci) "settled" their law suit ($$$) last time. They didn't finish the job and close down the plant if it was such a danger.
Puna Pono is a new group (with same individuals as in the past) formed since the Geothermal Working Group issued their report, and the findings prompted HELCO to issue a 50MG RFP. Then, here we go again. Same core group, same complaints, and no suggestions, except, "GO SOLAR". Sorry, that won't work for the public at large.
In light of the hurricane damage to all of Puna, as we rebuild, maybe we need to force the politicians hands, and demand:
1) Alternate route out of Puna in any emergency.
2) Harry Kim's Plan to come to light. (being facetious, sorry.)
3) Royalties: A portion committed to PUNA directly, not just County, State, and OHA.
4) Relocation fund - Revisit; offer new conditions to get the heck out if you're getting sick.
5) Mutual agreements there will be no further litigation. Would save thousands of tax paying dollars. (Yes, I have rose colored glasses.)
Maybe then, the "silent voices" won't have to stay silent, and those who are members of Puna Pono, or just live in the area of concern, can discuss rationally options that will satisfy most concerns.
Now, if we can't find common ground, hell, anyone can sue anyone, and if there's enough people who want to recoup losses due to Puna Pono's actions (ie. riling the masses to continuously call rescue and police in the midst of a hurricane and recovery, which backed up numerous calls for others in need), there might be a case.
I've only been watching/learning/studying this issue since Papa Lyman took me on a tour of the plant (with a pink hard hat) way back when (over 20 years ago).
So, as usual, JMO.
ETA: Typo; and apologies for pontificating.