HE and NEE to merge.

[oink]

I think you also have to be delusional to think people will wade through such a long post. Perhaps a short summary with links for those inclined to follow them would be better. I'm no fan of FPL or it's parent but I'm not going to read all of that.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.

[kalakoa]

Don't be expecting any infrastructure upgrade.

I already wasn't, so nothing new there.

a political dynamo, making millions in political contributions and lobbying assiduously

They'll fit right in, then.

to think there's even the slightest chance a nuclear power plant will be built in Hawaii

Exactly: an undersea interisland grid is obviously cheaper, safer, and totally "green".

was guilty of not being hooked up to an approved water supply

Please bring that circus to our County, so Puna can file countersuit for the lack of infrastructure. Build me a sewer hookup and some gigabit fiber while you're at it.

[ckg]

Nuclear power in Hawaii now that is hilarious!

[Tom.Yost]

I wouldn't consider seeing a thorium based reactor on the island out of the question in my lifetime.

[DanielP]

Think Oahu

[leilanidude]

Considering that NextEra Energy Resources has already come out with statements that they will be investing heavily in solar and wind generation for Hawaii, is it really that terrible?

[PaulW]

We should have a vote on which district gets the nuclear plant.

[Mimosa]

From what we have read about NextEra Energy of Florida - They do NOT allow individuals to have any sort of grid tie solar generation on the roof tops of homes or businesses .
We do not have grid power but this new company would sure upset the balance of power ( no pun intended ) here in Hawaii the State.
Have to W8 and C.

[ironyak]

http://hpr2.org/post/uhero-asia-pacific-...o-festival

The Conversation interview from this morning on this topic (scroll down to just listen to this segment). Sounds like there will be opposition to the deal at the initial hearings in a couple months.

[Obie]

quote:

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Originally posted by Mimosa

From what we have read about NextEra Energy of Florida - They do NOT allow individuals to have any sort of grid tie solar generation on the roof tops of homes or businesses .
We do not have grid power but this new company would sure upset the balance of power ( no pun intended ) here in Hawaii the State.
Have to W8 and C.

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Don't know where you read this but it is wrong.

http://www.fpl.com/landing/solar_rebate/index.shtml


Can I "net meter" under this program? In other words, can I get credit from FPL for any excess electricity that I generate and lower my electricity bill?
Yes, residential and business customers with photovoltaic (PV) systems must net meter. To be eligible, the system must be connected properly so that electricity can flow in both directions and your electric meter can calculate the net impact on your bill. Please visit www.FPL.com/netmetering for more details.