Tell The PUC that we Don't want HELCO to get a 6% Raise

Dear Hawaii Public Utilities Commission,


We understand HELCO on the Big Island is requesting a 6% increase.

This is unacceptable as we have 1/3 of the island that is currently operating on renewable energy, (Geo thermal, Solar, and wind).

The price for a barrel of Oil is under $70.00 (The lowest in years).

1. Why are we not buying the renewable energy at the price they pay for it?

2. Why are we paying as if they shipping all of the oil here in tankers.

3. What can we do?

Please HELP the people of Hawaii and stop this increase. We are already hurting and the population is leaving the island. We feel it every day due to the economy and no JOBS>

Please respond back to me as you final outcome so we can post it http://hawaiicountyissues.blogspot.com or 808-989-4182

Thank you for your prompt attention regarding this very important matter.

Susan McGeachy
Kailua Kona since 1988
mcgeachy@hawaii.rr.com