12-30-2009, 08:27 AM
Cary -
I disagree on the residential versus commercial aspects but I also dont get to sit on the Regulated industries commission and set HELCO's pricing!
For Helco to bill you at "permanent" power rates, you must get the final on your bldg permit which on owner/builder can be 3 years on average. In mike's case in particular I know he has power connected to his permanent power pole. It isnt any of this 3 legged wooden pole crap. In fact when his lot got hit by lighting this month, the type of installation of his poles is probably what kept him from losing his complete service.
The definition that HELCO is using of the word "temporary" in Rule 1 would actually not apply to people who have poles like Mike's. But Helco has set its own guidelines as to what is permanent and what is temporary. Mike's poles are not going anywhere quickly! Maybe with a big huge backhoe or something.
Building a house is not in my mind, for an owner, a commercial venture by any means. If in fact, if it was, it would not be such an emotionally intense undertaking for so many. One very gifted businessman told me that your home is your worst real estate purchase ever investment-wise.
Again, HELCO got an advantage and never let go of that advantage.
-Cat
I disagree on the residential versus commercial aspects but I also dont get to sit on the Regulated industries commission and set HELCO's pricing!
For Helco to bill you at "permanent" power rates, you must get the final on your bldg permit which on owner/builder can be 3 years on average. In mike's case in particular I know he has power connected to his permanent power pole. It isnt any of this 3 legged wooden pole crap. In fact when his lot got hit by lighting this month, the type of installation of his poles is probably what kept him from losing his complete service.
The definition that HELCO is using of the word "temporary" in Rule 1 would actually not apply to people who have poles like Mike's. But Helco has set its own guidelines as to what is permanent and what is temporary. Mike's poles are not going anywhere quickly! Maybe with a big huge backhoe or something.
Building a house is not in my mind, for an owner, a commercial venture by any means. If in fact, if it was, it would not be such an emotionally intense undertaking for so many. One very gifted businessman told me that your home is your worst real estate purchase ever investment-wise.
Again, HELCO got an advantage and never let go of that advantage.
-Cat