06-26-2008, 03:52 AM
Alaska in specific is reopening studies of Geothermal extraction for electric production. Ditto many western states and worldwide. Willing to beat through thick bush just to drill, and transmit same for untold miles.
We have it here, ready to just expand and serve the whole Island. True private enterprise (Ormat) is capable of quickly replacing most of our power needs. But Helco can't manage transmission to Kona, around the island. Why?
We have it here, ready to just expand and serve the whole Island. True private enterprise (Ormat) is capable of quickly replacing most of our power needs. But Helco can't manage transmission to Kona, around the island. Why?
Gordon J Tilley