02-19-2016, 01:35 PM
Oh the poor, suffering dearies.
Do you refer to all residents of the Big Island?
Albizia branches fall on power lines.
HELCO crews fix the power line, creating an operating expense.
HELCO investors are allowed a 10% return on investment.
HELCO asks PUC for a rate increase to cover albizia line damage, so their investors can earn their 10% return.
Repeat every year until albizia trees are removed so damage no longer occurs.
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
Do you refer to all residents of the Big Island?
Albizia branches fall on power lines.
HELCO crews fix the power line, creating an operating expense.
HELCO investors are allowed a 10% return on investment.
HELCO asks PUC for a rate increase to cover albizia line damage, so their investors can earn their 10% return.
Repeat every year until albizia trees are removed so damage no longer occurs.
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves