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Natural gas viewed as way to cut electricity costs

By Alan Yonan Jr.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 20, 2012

~~<p>Switching from oil to natural gas for some of Hawaii's electricity production could lower power bills &quot;for many years to come,&quot; an East-West Center energy expert said.</p>
<p>Several initiatives have begun to ship liquified natural gas to the islands to take advantage of a glut on the mainland that has driven prices to historic lows in recent months.</p>
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Switching from oil to natural gas for some of Hawaii's electricity production could lower power bills "for many years to come," an East-West Center energy expert said.

Several initiatives have begun to ship liquified natural gas to the islands to take advantage of a glut on the mainland that has driven prices to historic lows in recent months. Login for more...



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