08-23-2014, 05:00 AM
One of my fears for this island is that someday, one of those barges carrying diesel or fuel oil will have a major mishap somewhere along the coast (or even in Hilo Bay). I will gladly put up with an occasional noise issue from PGV than to see this coastline ruined by an oil spill.
Because of the baseload produced by PGV, HELCO has already shut down the generating plant on Banyan Drive and has had the Shipman generating plant idled, if not already in shutdown - for over a year.
danielp - Wind and solar energy production actually costs MORE than geothermal and diesel electric generation. Geothermal is by far the lowest cost of all types though for this island.
Because of the baseload produced by PGV, HELCO has already shut down the generating plant on Banyan Drive and has had the Shipman generating plant idled, if not already in shutdown - for over a year.
danielp - Wind and solar energy production actually costs MORE than geothermal and diesel electric generation. Geothermal is by far the lowest cost of all types though for this island.