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Page 1 of 1 Pi PG Murashige, Laura C M1` Ccrvn► i. ELL3 From: mojo @hedonisia.com on behalf of Hedonisia Hawaii [mojo @hedonisiahawaii.com] Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 12:32 AM 1 7 C' 40 To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: Re: Resolution 303-12 : about abolishing Public Land Dev. Corp state program, Planning Committee, introducer: Ford Dear council members, I support the resolution 303-12 introduced by Brenda Ford. Geothermal development in populated areas is potentially toxic and dangerous in many ways, including leaks of toxic gasses, potentially creating earthquakes in an unstable area, contamination of groundwater and oceans, creation and storage of toxic waste, and the potential for accidents that require massive evacuations. These things must be studied in detail. An EIS must be required in every project related to developing geothermal power. Public input must be required before approving projects. The Public Land Development Corporation needs to be abolished, as it is deeply flawed in its conception and execution of its actions, and is likely to meet many legal challenges. Furthermore, it is not a long term solution. A much cheaper option would be to change the legislation to allow Helco to create a 'smart grid' that allows owners who invest in their own solar or alternative energy to 'sell' their excess back to the system. Currently Helco only allows this until the meter turns to zero. A smart grid would allow property owners to be the power plant. A wide distribution of power sources would also be more stable in the event of a natural disaster than a concentrated geothermal plant. Please encourage a smart grid and checks to owners for producing extra electricity. Thank you, Mojo Mustapha(Pahoa) Comm. No. b { 3•3(v Ref. To: 1"/ PL Ref. Date SEP 1 g Z01/ 9/17/2012