09-17-2006, 04:17 AM
I was lurking on the forum over on the pale, washed out, over-trafficked, dessicated side of the Island and there was an interesting thread about utilities. Monthly Hell-Co costs seemed to range from $150 with solar hot water to something closer to $540 a month for a place in Waikoloa with A/C.
What's your average electric? Also, why isn't solar used more in Hawaii? I understand the upfront costs may be prohibitive. Would solar work in Puna, or is it too cloudy for solar?
What's your average electric? Also, why isn't solar used more in Hawaii? I understand the upfront costs may be prohibitive. Would solar work in Puna, or is it too cloudy for solar?