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Solar Power Battle Puts Hawaii at Forefront of Worldwide Changes
2015-04-19 02:26:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: Allan Akamine has looked all around the winding, palm tree-lined cul-de-sacs of his suburban neighborhood in Mililani here on Oahu and, with an equal mix of frustration and bemusement, seen roof after roof bearing solar panels. Mr. Akamine, 61, a manager for a cable company, has wanted nothing more than to lower his $600 to $700 monthly electric bill with a solar system of his own. But for 18 months or so, the states biggest utility barred him and thousands of other customers from getting one,...
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Category:Electronics and Electrical