Letter: HECO’s pilot program hurts more than helps
Hawaiian Electric’s “shift and save” pilot program will hurt all customers who do not have rooftop solar and batteries to store solar power.
It will hurt many working class people who cannot afford solar panels and batteries — most of whom are not home during the lower daytime rate.
HECO’s program is designed to recover revenue loss through the high evening peak rate, but it penalizes families who are not home between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. It will cost more per month for most customers and lower costs for a small number of customers.
The evening peak hours are when a vast majority of customers are home with their families for supper, bathing and other activities.
How is this fair for all customers? Why penalize customers who don’t have rooftop solar and batteries?
Lance Miyake
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