02-26-2015, 11:49 AM
Mahalo, Kiana. This is exactly what our island needs for the future. I'm so disappointed in HEI/HECO/HELCO today, which has lost the intent of a "public utility" granted to them during the days of the monarchy.
To be specific, under the rule of King David Kalakaua (*See link below for history
http://www.heco.com/heco/About-Us/Our-St...n-Electric
Sure, Kauai (KIUC) may have it's problems as a Co-op, however, nothing near the magnitude of us being under HEI/HECO/MECO/HELCO's monopoly. The positives far outweigh the negatives (we have ohana in Kaua'i and have discussed this issue at great length).
Here is an interview explaining the interest in a Co-op for this island.
A New Alternative for Hawai'i Island
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G03gBZBX3w&feature=share
One vote per meter... Well, got my vote (and my ohana). IMUA I say!
Now is the time for change, and perhaps this would be a good start. Get rid of HEI/HECO/HELCO on our island and become a truly "public owned" utility.
JMO.
To be specific, under the rule of King David Kalakaua (*See link below for history
http://www.heco.com/heco/About-Us/Our-St...n-Electric
Sure, Kauai (KIUC) may have it's problems as a Co-op, however, nothing near the magnitude of us being under HEI/HECO/MECO/HELCO's monopoly. The positives far outweigh the negatives (we have ohana in Kaua'i and have discussed this issue at great length).
Here is an interview explaining the interest in a Co-op for this island.
A New Alternative for Hawai'i Island
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G03gBZBX3w&feature=share
One vote per meter... Well, got my vote (and my ohana). IMUA I say!
Now is the time for change, and perhaps this would be a good start. Get rid of HEI/HECO/HELCO on our island and become a truly "public owned" utility.
JMO.