“If there is anything on Earth, or in Earth, that says to us as a species, as stewards of this planet, that here is a resource for your utilization and for your proper regard, and to be a steward of, it’s geothermal.”
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| Governor Neil Abercrombie signs various bills including one pertaining to geothermal energy (Courtesy Governors office) |
“I realize that there’s been discussion and interest and varying views, but with respect to the utilization (of geothermal), I hope that conversation can come to a quick conclusion,” he said.
The governor made the comments at a ceremony at the Hilo Yacht Club as he prepared to sign Senate Bill 2953 into law, guaranteeing that 100 percent of all royalties from the use of geothermal resources on Hawaiian Home Lands would be paid to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
“I hope this will act as an incentive and as an urging, to the (Public Utilities Commission) and to public opinion on the opportunity to move forward on the incredible geothermal resources that exist here on the Big Island,” Abercrombie said. “All over the world … where there are geothermal resources, they are being explored to the maximum. They are being utilized to the maximum.”
“If there is anything on Earth, or in Earth, that says to us as a species, as stewards of this planet, that here is a resource for your utilization and for your proper regard, and to be a steward of, it’s geothermal,” he added. “And the Big Island could not be better situated for it.”
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