Finally say yes to
Honua Ola Bioenergy
I wonder if Skip Sims’ disdain for Honua Ola Bioenergy has anything to do with his Ninole proximity to the power facility in Pepeekeo, a project in the works since 2008 (91直播, Jan. 31). Nah, probably not.
But, Skip, here are a few inconvenient facts you might consider.
Solar power may cost less for now because the panels and components are manufactured overseas. It upsets you that Honua Ola would send money to the mainland USA, but you’re okay with sending money to China? Skip, really?
Hey, I agree. Pumped hydro power is a great idea to add to a diverse portfolio of energy producers. Where is it?
Maybe you and your investors of choice could raise $500 million to start, be instructed by the state to expedite, build it to 99.5% completion, and then be told you can’t open. I’d like to see if you and your investors just quit and walk away.
Here’s a lesson in reality-nomics Skip apparently hasn’t learned: The lowest price means nothing if there’s no product. Solar and wind are forever classified as intermittent. Here today, maybe tomorrow. Extended bad weather in east 91直播 Island? That never happens, right? No sun? No recharge? No wind? No power.
Honua Ola’s firm, emissions-controlled, 24/7 power can keep the lights on, foods frozen, meals cooking, hot water flowing, EVs charging and businesses humming.
So please, Skip, join the majority of 91直播 Islanders in finally saying yes to Honua Ola Bioenergy.
Glen Kagamida
Hilo
Security patrols needed
at Hilo park, bandstand
One day, my wife and I were driving along Hilo Bayfront, and when we passed Mooheau Park and Bandstand, we were seeing homeless people camping over there without any security guards patrolling the area.
I used to patrol that area on the weekends as assigned by my employer (Aloha Security). There were times when I had to call the police whenever I would see people sleeping on the grass, and people would wake up and leave.
We have to remember that the police department doesn’t make the rules. The state Legislature passes the laws that police officers and security guards must enforce.
According to former Mayor Harry Kim, he said that the park and bandstand is not our home or toilet.
Please bring back the security guards to patrol the area, and tell the homeless people to return to the homeless shelter if they can’t afford a place to live.
Gabriel Wibberley
Pahoa
