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RESOLUTION 297 - 12, COMM. 822, AVOIDED COSTS
Webmail rcel <rcel @isp.com> Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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Webmail rcel <rcel @isp.com> Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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Aloha J, ( Mr. Fix It )
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I thought of the Mr Fix It term regarding your HELCO resolution and
your proposal correcting the building code regarding permitting =-,;
required for solar installations. PLEASE DO NOT STOP THERE! --- --
As I mentioned in my testimony before you I sincerely appreciate your
Resolution and the fact you are bringing the County Council to a very �'
important and costly segment of living on Hawaii Island, HELCO.
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Your resolution addresses the existing HELCO contracts, which as you
mentioned it is entirely up to the parties of the contract whether
they will or will not negotiate better rates with HELCO for the
remaining contract period.
I think equally important is to urge HELCO not to enter into new
contracts that have high power generation costs with a lock in of 20-
30 years. Mayor Kenoi and others have said we want renewable energy
but not any renewable energy, we want inexpensive renewable energy.
That is why I suggested adding the wording, " and to only contract
with independent power providers using renewable resources that
provide the least cost per kilowatt/megawatt and the least
environmental foot print". The PUC will be having hearings on new
HELCO contracts and it would be very helpful and instructive if the
County Council was on record requesting the least expensive
altemative.
That is why I drafted the HAWAII ISLAND ENERGY GENERATION COMPARATIVE
ANALYSIS spreadsheet so all concerned would know what the best choice
for energy would be. That is the testimony I submitted so the County
Council would have it before them for the hearing.
After the meeting I had a good talk story with Jay Ignacio and Norman
Verbanic and plan to communicate with Norman as we proceed with the /
spreadsheet. Communication is so important. Comm. No. /b 2—i
If I can be of further help feel free to call and I hope you consider Ref. To: ( C� cc
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adding the new contract clause or something similar.
Mahalo,
Bob Ernst 968-8611
Webmail rcel <rcel @isp.com> Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 11:16 PM
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Aloha Council Members,
I sent the original email to J since he was the sponsor. I have not
heard from him to date. I applaud J for sponsoring Resolution 297
and for you supporting it at the committee level. I have enclosed the
language I offered at the committee hearing.
Asking HELCO and the GENERATORS to renegotiate their contracts is
helpful but they can simply disregard your request and there is
nothing you can do about it. This is a reactive action. Your
reacting after the contracts have already been legally implemented.
Why not also be proactive. Ask HELCO not to enter into new contracts
unless they are the least cost per kilowatt/megawatt and the least
environmental footprint. This statement from our County Council is
important since HELCO is going to the PUC for new contracts in the
near future. Where is the meat?This added wording is the meat. Both
requesting a renegotiation of existing contracts and a request for
done right new contracts is comprehensive. Why wouldn't you want to
cover all options?
Mahalo for considering this suggested additional wording.
Because of prior commitments I may not be able to attend this meeting in person.
Mahalo,
Bob Ernst 968-8611
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