08-30-2014, 05:31 AM
I apologize if I've sidetracked this thread a little. Bringing it back online; and a relevant comment on HELCO:
HELCO isn't a normal business; They are a utility/power monopoly. Monopoly's do fail; And when they do, it's usually because of their own greed.
Many people DID have power in the affected areas. These were the folks that used modern technology to eliminate HELCO from their lives. The next disruption of service caused by HELCO's obsolete business model will feature many more people that have unhooked. HELCO is headed for extinction; Because as more and more people unhook, the customers left will be charged more(Domino effect?).
My advice to residents of Lava Zone 1;
You live on a rift zone. Work on becoming power independent. As technology becomes more affordable, our local monopoly, out of loyalty to shareholders, will become only more expensive.(While circling the drain)
HELCO isn't a normal business; They are a utility/power monopoly. Monopoly's do fail; And when they do, it's usually because of their own greed.
Many people DID have power in the affected areas. These were the folks that used modern technology to eliminate HELCO from their lives. The next disruption of service caused by HELCO's obsolete business model will feature many more people that have unhooked. HELCO is headed for extinction; Because as more and more people unhook, the customers left will be charged more(Domino effect?).
My advice to residents of Lava Zone 1;
You live on a rift zone. Work on becoming power independent. As technology becomes more affordable, our local monopoly, out of loyalty to shareholders, will become only more expensive.(While circling the drain)