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The Fantastic Four
KIUC’s 2010 Youth Tour Winners

Aloha Island Properties
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
(808) 246-0334
Halelani Village #X-102
Corner ground floor condominium with fenced
yard. Nicely renovated 2 bed, 1.5 bath with low
maintenance laminate flooring. $154,900(fs).
Short sale. Charlotte Barefoot(R) 651-4627 or
Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677.
975 Kamalu Road, Wailua
Breathtaking Custom home located on nearly 3
acres of level land surrounded by Views of Mt
Waialeale, Makaleha and Sleeping Giant. High
End Custom Features. Separate attached guest
quarters and a Salt water swimming pool.
$1,798,000(fs). Call: Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677
or 246-0334.
Wiliko Street,
Pikake Subdivision
Custom Home just began construction. Single
Story with an Open Floor plan and Custom
features. House Plans and 1/4 inch scale model
available for preview by appt. $945,000(fs). Call:
Kay Leonard(RA) 634-8697.
2347 Niumalu Road, Lihue
Stunning 4,000 sf Home, consisting of TWO
LEGAL DWELLINGS on over one quarter acre of
land. High end features. Designed with “Smart
House Lighting System”. $1,495,000(fs).
2210 Makaa Street, Lihue
Gorgeous 3 bed, 3 bath home in Pikake
Subdivision located on Tee #7 of Puakea Golf
Course. Quality materials throughout: Teak,
Corian, Granite, Travertine, Ipe and Bamboo!
$879,000(fs).
Call: Charlotte Barefoot(R) 651-4627
Beautiful Pikake Lots
in Lihue
#1727 - Golf Course, Lake & Mountain Views.
Large 14,335 sf. Guest house possible.
$349,000(fs)
#1739 - Golf Course, Lake & Mountain Views.
11,513 sf. $289,000(fs)
#1669 - Corner, Flag Lot. Elevated slightly
enhancing views. $349,000(fs).
Call: 246-0334
5727 Wailaau Road, Koloa
Great investment in Koloa!! ONLY $399,000(fs).
Charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with Fenced
yard and fruit trees. Hardwood Floors in
bedrooms. Call: Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677 or
Judy Piano(RA) 651-9230.
4195 Omao Road, Omao
Completely remodeled and upgraded 4 bed, 3 bath
home. Gourmet Kitchen, Bamboo Flooring, Mature
Landscaping and Lava Rock Wall. $749,900(fs).
Call: Charlotte Barefoot(R) 651-4627.
4164 Awela Place, Lihue
Over 3200 s.f. in Puako! Beautiful Custom Home
with Large Bedrooms and Great Curb Appeal!
Tranquil Indoor Garden. Must see. $898,000(fs).
Call: Aloha Island Properties 246-0334 or Karen
Agudong(R) 652-0677.
Aloha Island Properties 3-3359 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, HI 96766
808-246-0334 fax: 808-246-0771 www.alohaisland.com email: karen@alohaisland.com

August 2010
Volume 7, Number 4
Table of Contents
KIUC Solar Water Heater Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIUC Solar Water Heating Rebate Process . . . . . . . . 6
A Picture’s Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Participating Solar Contractor List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
KIUC Dishwasher Rebates Begin August 1. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Providing Power to the People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
KIUC Signs Agreement for Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
KIUC Recycles Used Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A Message From the Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
KIUC’s 2010 Membership Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Board Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Co­op Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ready! Set! Count Off! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Raising Streetwise Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
KIUC’s Summer Science Pilot Program ZAPS
Sizzled Again This Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2011 Calendar of Student Art Contest . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safe Routes to School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cold Foods for Hot Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Renewable Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
In My Backyard (IMBY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
A Continuing Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
KIUC Charitable Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tariff Rule #9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rule #10 Rates and Optional Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Simple Pleasures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Parting Shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Powerlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
KIUC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
On the cover: 2010 Youth Tour
Winners clockwise from top:
Morgan Azeka, Erin­Marie Navarro,
Taylor Langstaff and Beau Acoba.
See story on page 20.
Photo by Shana Holsteen
4463 Pahe’e Street, Suite 1, Līhu’e, Hawai’i 96766­2000
808.246.4300 ◼ www.kiuc.coop ◼ currents@kiuc.coop
KIUC BOARD MEMBERS
Teofilo “Phil” Tacbian,
Chairman
Peter Yukimura, Vice Chair
David Iha, Secretary
Allan A. Smith, Treasurer
Carol Bain
Stu Burley
Steve Rapozo
Ben Sullivan
Jan TenBruggencate
PRESIDENT & CEO
Randall J. Hee
EDITOR
Anne Barnes
Marketing,
Communications
& Public Affairs
ASSISTANT EDITORS
Maile Moriguchi
Shelley Paik
Marketing,
Communications
& Public Affairs
Pam Blair
Ruralite Services
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Anne Barnes
David Bissell
Dr. Randall Blake
Paul Daniels
Ray Mierta
Maile Moriguchi
Shelley Paik
Kymi Sakai
Teofilo “Phil” Tacbian
Only active KIUC members will be mailed KIUC Currents. KIUC Currents can be found online at www.kiuc.coop under Member
Information and Currents on the website.

By Ray Mierta
Energy conservation practices benefit all KIUC members and our community by reducing energy costs
and improving the quality of our environment. To help our members save energy and money, Energy Wise
offers members several energy­saving programs designed to help manage energy costs. Two of these
programs, the Solar Loan Program and the Solar Rebate Program, are described in detail in this issue.
The Solar Loan Program offers zero­interest loans to members who want to change their existing
electric water heater to a solar water heating system, or replace an existing non­functional solar water
heater at least 15 years old. KIUC pays the interest for the participant. The participant repays the
principal over five years. No down payment is required. KIUC has partnered with Kaua’i Community
Federal Credit Union and the County of Kaua’i Housing Agency to provide funding for the loans.
The Solar Rebate Program provides an $800 rebate incentive for customers who want to replace their
existing electric water heater with a solar water heater, or replace an existing non­functional solar water
heater at least 15 years old.
For additional details about Energy Wise programs available to our members, please contact
the co­op at 246.8280 or visit our website at www.kiuc.coop.
ENERGY WISE
KIUC Solar Water Heater Loan Program
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KIUC has partnered with Kaua’i Community
Federal Credit Union (KCFCU) and the Kaua’i
County Housing Agency to bring our customers an
interest­free loan for those who want to install
solar water heating.
Funds for the solar systems are provided by
individual lenders. KIUC pays the interest for
qualified borrowers. The loan is paid back over a
five­year period.
1. What Kind Of Water Heater
Do I Have?
To qualify for an interest­free solar water heater
loan, you must be a residential customer of record
and have an existing electric resistance water
heater. New construction does not qualify.
The loan can be used to replace existing solar
water heaters that are more than 15 years old.
2. Contractor Bid/Credit
Application
Contact one of the Energy Wise Participating
Contractors (listed on page 8) to get a bid for your
solar system. You need to know how much you
want to borrow. Once you know how much the
system will cost, complete a credit application.
Applications can be picked up at either KIUC or
KCFCU. You also can call KIUC and we will mail you
one. Once you have completed the credit
application, return it to KCFCU.

3. Loan Approval
Loan approval will be based on a combination
of factors, including income, credit and
employment history. You will be notified by the
lending partner who accepts the application
whether you qualify.
4. System Installation
You will be contacted in writing when your loan
is approved. Contact your contractor and show
the approval letter from your lender to the
contractor. The contractor will complete a KIUC
Incentive Application, which you must sign, and
will forward the application to KIUC.
Once KIUC receives the completed application,
KIUC will mail you an authorization letter which
will advise you to contact your contractor and
arrange for system installation.
5. Schedule a Post­Installation
Verification
Your contractor will notify KIUC after the system
installation has been completed. KIUC will call you
to schedule a post­installation verification to
verify the system meets KIUC standards.
You will need to be present at the verification to
sign a Verification of Installation form. This form
will be used to notify your lender that the
installation has been completed.
6. Loan Payments/Billing
You will be billed monthly by the lending
institution that issued your loan. Loan
payments must be made directly to the lending
institution. Payments for the loan will not
appear on your KIUC electric bill, and loan
payments for solar systems cannot be mailed to
KIUC or paid in our office.
Solar Loan Checklist
Use this checklist to help you through the
loan process. Remember, KIUC is always here to
help. You can be heating your water with the sun
in no time!
■ I have an electric water heater
■ Get contractor bid
■ Complete credit application
■ Loan approval
■ Contractor completes incentive application
■ Receive authorization Letter
■ Have system installed
■ Schedule system verification
■ Enjoy the benefits of solar water heating!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Am I required to get multiple bids from
contractors?
A: KIUC does not require you to submit multiple
contractor bids. However, pricing for solar
water heating is very competitive and prices
can vary wildly between contractors. It is a
good idea to shop around to get the best
price and to learn as much about solar water
heating as you can.
Q: Can I choose a contractor who is not
on the list?
A: No. Systems installed by non­participating
contractors or systems installed without
following the Energy Wise loan process
cannot be qualified for a loan. All
participating contractors on the list have
agreed to abide by program standards and
will work with the loan process.
Q: Do I have to make a down payment on the
solar system?
A: You are not required to pay the contractor a
down payment for the system. KIUC is
offering 100 percent financing at no interest
to qualifying customers. The contractor will
be paid the full amount for the system after
KIUC has verified it has met program
specifications.
Q: What about the rebate program?
A: KIUC knows that customers like choices. The
solar rebate program is still available if you
would like to have a rebate instead of a loan.
You have a choice of either a rebate or an
interest­free loan.
Q: Where can I call if I have questions about
the loan process?
A: You can call the KIUC Energy Wise hotline at
808.246.8280 or 808.246.8284 Monday
through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone numbers for questions specific to
the credit application can be found on the
application itself.
Q: How long do I have to pay back the loan?
A: The principal will be paid back over five
years. It can be paid back sooner if you
wish with no pre­payment penalties. All
the interest from the loan will be paid
back by KIUC.
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By Ray Mierta
KIUC Solar Water Heating
Rebate Process
1. What Kind Of Water Heater
Do I Have?
The solar water heating rebate is available to
KIUC customers that want to replace an existing
electric resistance water heater, or an existing
solar water heater that is nonfunctional and more
than 15 years old.
2. Call a Participating Contractor
Participating Energy Wise contractors are listed
on page 8. To qualify for a rebate, you must use
one of the participating contractors on the list.
3. Get Bids/Sign Rebate
Application
You are not required to get multiple bids for
your solar water heating system. It is
recommended, though, that you speak with more
than one participating contractor to learn as much
as you can about solar water heating systems.
Once you choose a contractor, have them
complete an incentive application form. It needs
to be signed by the legal property owner, and the
landlord/tenant information needs to be
provided. Your contractor will submit the
following to KIUC:
◼ Rebate application form (signed by the legal
property owner)
◼ System Bid (signed by the customer
and contractor)
◼ Form 1 (solar system sizing form)
◼ Solar System Schematic (Drawing of
Proposed System)
4. Receive Authorization Letter
KIUC will mail you an authorization letter. It will
contain an authorization number and an
expiration date. The authorization number will
commit program funds to your solar system for 45
days. If the system has not been installed by the
expiration date, your rebate application will be
cancelled and the funds will be made available to
other participants.
In some instances, a rebate application may not
be accepted. You will receive a letter explaining
why your application has been denied.
5. Schedule System Installation
With Your Contractor
Call your contractor and tell them that you have
received your authorization letter. Schedule a date
for the system to be installed. In most cases,
systems can be installed in one day.
6. Schedule a Post­Installation
Verification
You will need to call KIUC at 808.246.8280 when
the installation of your system is completed. A
post­installation verification will be scheduled to
verify that the installed system meets program
standards and specifications. An informational
handout on the use and troubleshooting of your
solar systems timer switch also will be given at
this time. In addition, you will be notified if your
system has met the program specifications.
Systems with deficiencies must be corrected by
your installing contractor within 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current solar water heating
system rebate levels?
A: Currently, all rebate levels are fixed at $800
per installed solar system.
Q: How do I receive my $800 rebate?
A: “Your contractor will deduct the rebate from
the total cost of the installed system. The
rebate should appear on both your
contractors invoice and the incentive
application as a reduction to the cost of the
total system, including parts and labor.
Q: Am I required to get multiple
contractor bids?
A: You are not required to submit multiple
contractor bids to KIUC. However, you may
want to interview more than one contractor
to learn as much as you can about solar
water heaters and to shop around for the
best price.
Princeville Utilities Company Inc.
In this month’s “A Pictures Worth,” we visit
the beautiful Princeville area. Out of sight of
residence and visitors alike, we find perhaps the
most important system of any community. What
is this most important system? It is the
wastewater or sewage treatment plant (STP). At
the heart of any aerobic wastewater process is
the “blower,” which provides the oxygen needed
to make it all work!
Q: Can I choose a contractor that is not
on the list?
A: No. Systems installed by non­participating
contractors or systems installed without prior
written KIUC authorization do not qualify for
a rebate. All participating contractors on the
list have agreed to abide by the program
standards and have met the programs
licensing and insurance requirements.
Q: Where can I call if I have questions about
the rebate process?
A: You can call the KIUC Energy Wise office at
808.246.8280 or 808.246.8284
Monday through Friday between
7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
All rebates are contingent upon the availability
of program funds. KIUC reserves the right to
adjust or discontinue rebates at any time
without notice.
By Paul Daniels
A Picture’s Worth...
Overseen by Larry Dill, left, manager of
Princeville Utilities, and operated by a crew that
includes Chad Pasadava, right, we see the new
high (95.8 percent) efficient, 125­horsepower
blower motor. This big boy is required to work 24
hours a day, 365 days a year to process the
500,000 gallons a day required of this 11,000­acre
community consisting of about 800 homes, 3,000
hotel and condominium units, a shopping center
and all the related infrastructure.
With Larry’s 12 years at
Princeville Utilities and Chad’s
25 years at the wastewater
plant, I can only imagine the
stories they could tell. Having
had some personal
experience with STPs, most
people wouldn’t want to hear
them.
Larry and Chad, thanks for
allowing KIUC the
opportunity to assist with
your new efficient motor
project. I hope everything
keeps flowing downhill for
you! (I couldn’t pass up a
chance for a little wastewater
humor.)
If you have a
business, large or
small, and want to
participate in the
Commercial Energy
Wise Program, call
Paul Daniels at
246.8275.
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By Kymi Sakai
Participating Solar Contractor List
Effective May 7, 2010
This list of contractors participating in KIUC’s Energy Wise Solar/Heat Pump Programs is provided as a
service to the cooperative customers/members. This list is effective as of the above­mentioned date and
is updated periodically. Before contracting with a particular contractor, you may wish to contact KIUC at
246.8284 for the most recent participating contractor list.
808 Plumbing
5240 C Aliomanu Road
Anahola, HI 96703
808.635.0501
PEYTON’S PLUMBING
PO Box 787
Hanapepe, HI 96716
808.335.3859
SUN KING
PO Box 330879
Kahului, HI 96733
808.245­6570 or
877.786.5464
ARROYO’S PLUMBING
3110 Huali Street
Lihue, HI 96766
808.634.5635
SOLAR INSTALLERS
PIPEMASTERS
4643­D Puuwai Road
Kalaheo, HI 96741
808.332.8088
TOME’S PLUMBING
PO Box 308
Eleele, HI 96705
808.335.3550
DIVAN PLUMBING
5721 Kaehulua Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
808.822.6925
PONCHO’S SOLAR SERVICE
1333 Opua Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
808.422.4266
TRIPLE T PLUMBING
4093 Puaole Street
Lihue, HI 96766
808.652.5876
HIDEO TANAKA PLUMBING
336 Eggerking Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
808.822.4261
ROYAL FLUSH PLUMBING
73­1174 Ala Kapua Street
Kailua­Kona, HI 96740
808.960.3889
UNIFORM PLUMBING,
FIRE & SOLAR
2342 Hulemalu Road
Lihue, HI 96766
808.639.7589
KIUC makes the following disclaimers regarding the participating contractors. Participating
contractors are not agents, employees or representatives of KIUC or of the Energy Wise Program.
KIUC AND THE ENERGY WISE PROGRAM MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT
TO THE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION OR WORKMANHSIP PROVIDED BY ANY
PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ARISING
FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.
KIUC and the Energy Wise Program do not warrant or guarantee that any specific energy savings will
result from installation of the energy­efficiency measures recommended by the Energy Wise Program.
Neither KIUC nor the Energy Wise Program, nor any of their officers, agents or employees, is
responsible or liable for any claim, loss or damage arising from or connected with the equipment or
installation recommended by the Energy Wise Program, whether in contract or tort, including
negligence and strict liability. In no event will KIUC’s liability for property loss, damage or injury
resulting from activities under the Energy Wise Program exceed the total rebate amount available under
the Energy Wise Program.

Most homes on Kaua’i do not have automatic
dishwashers. But if you do, KIUC wants you to
change out your old dishwasher and replace it
with a new, energy­efficient model.
Older dishwashers rely on a high temperature
setting at the water heater to help get dishes
clean. New dishwashers heat only the water that
is needed to clean a load of dishes—generally
between 5 and 8 gallons—and operate at lower
water temperatures.
Other features on the new units also can help
you save energy. The drying cycle uses electricity
to create heat to evaporate the water. Being able
to bypass the heat drying cycle is an option on
many new units. Letting dishes air dry saves
money without sacrificing quality.
Incentives for replacing your existing
dishwasher will be available from August 1 to
September 30. Remember, your local appliance
dealer has a lot of information about new
appliances and energy use.
Landlords interested in
solar water heating?
Call Claurino Bueno at 246.8280
or Steven Rymsha at 246.8287
to discuss exciting
new opportunities.
KIUC $50 Dishwasher Rebates
Begin August 1
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By Shelley Paik
COOPERATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Providing Power to the People
When you see KIUC crews working on overhead
lines, you may wonder why the co­op doesn’t put
the lines underground.
It is essential that one have a basic
understanding of how the KIUC power system
functions before the subject of undergrounding
power lines can properly be addressed. Following
is a brief description of the KIUC system.
Two main power plants, Port Allen and Kapaia,
generate almost all of the island’s electrical
energy. The two plants are electrically connected
through a transmission grid that operates at a
nominal 58,000 volts. The transmission grid is
comprised of approximately 171 miles of
transmission lines that also supply bulk power to
12 distribution substations located throughout the
island. Transmission lines are easily distinguished
from distribution lines as they are attached to
large insulators assembled on very tall structures.
Substations demand electrical energy from the
transmission grid to serve customer loads and
convert it to KIUC’s distribution voltage of 12,470
volts (12 kV). The energy is then separated into
multiple circuits, where it is routed to surrounding
communities on distribution lines.
A lot of work goes into planning and building
new substations, as well as upgrading,
maintaining and inspecting existing stations. The
performance of all substations has a direct impact
on reliability. Last year, the Lydgate Substation was
rebuilt indoors using new technology.
At 12 kV the voltage is still too high to go directly
into your home, so distribution transformers (pole
mounted) step the voltage down again to the level
required by your home: 120/240 volts. The 12­kV
lines are called primary lines and the 120/240­volt
lines are called secondary lines.
From the pole­mounted transformer, a
secondary service wire is connected to your
house’s meter box, allowing KIUC to measure the
amount of energy used.
From the meter box, service wires connect to
the home’s breaker box, which functions as a
safety mechanism for your home. It is at this point
that your home wiring enables energy to be sent
to your outlets and switches at the touch of a
button or the flip of a switch.
Electricity can be delivered through overhead or
underground power lines. Although underground
lines may seem attractive and secure, they are not
always the optimal choice.

Type of Line Voltage Number of wires Purpose Miles of line
Transmission 57 kV 3 + static
Distribution:
PRIMARY
Distribution:
SECONDARY
2.3 kV
4.16 kV
7.2 kV
12 kV
120/240 kV
1PH & 3PH
440 3PH
Overhead or underground? The debate
continues. Both designs have advantages (see
tables 1 and 2). The major advantage of overhead
is cost; an underground circuit typically costs five
to 10 times more per mile than the equivalent
overhead circuit and can often be more,
depending on the engineering requirements,
terrain and other circumstances.
3 + neutral
3 or
1 + neutral (3ph)
Two ways electricity can be delivered:
Overhead and Underground
KIUC Secondary Line
1PH Line
Power
Transformer
Lihue substation transformers
Long distance and
bulk power: (ex: ??
mile) from power
plants to substations
Medium distance:
from substation
to subdivision
Service line to
connect members
Overhead: 167.6 miles
Underground:
3.897 miles
Overhead: 566 miles
Underground: 202 miles
Overhead: 432 miles
Underground: 67 miles
Underground transmission lines have specific
requirements. A single transmission circuit
requires three wires, each installed in an
individual pipe (duct). The three ducts are
encased in thermal concrete (duct bank), are
surrounded by special thermal backfill material,
and run from manhole to manhole. The upper
surface of the (duct bank) must be at least 4 feet
below grade.
Distribuon
Bus
Total Number
of Miles
171.45
767.76
498.8
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Voltage reduction
Because repairs to failed underground lines can
be costly, environmentally disruptive and timeintensive,
underground construction design
includes installing a spare duct that can be used to
replace a damaged cable or pipe without
reopening the entire trench. Failures of
underground lines have to be excavated and
conduit installed, digging trenches in lawns or
gardens on private property, and causing traffic
control issues. Following Hurricane Iniki, the areas
that generally took the longest to repair were
those served by underground facilities due to the
extended time involved in replacing riser cables.
Underground systems are designed for
redundancy (a looped circuit), with faulted
sections of cable that can be removed from
service while maintaining service to customers.
Frequently, designs also include a dedicated fiber
optic cable for line protection and control devices,
which protect the system during faults and other
anomalies.
Usually, a distribution line will be routed along
with other utilities, including telephone and cable.
These circuits must be considered when
undergrounding an overhead line, and will
increase the work and, therefore, the cost.
57,000 volts
Feeder lines, usually
13,000 volts
All electric lines produce heat. As a result, there
is a limit regarding the amount of energy they can
carry to prevent overheating and failure.
Underground lines cannot dissipate heat as well
as overhead lines. Surrounding soil conditions,
adjacent underground utilities and the depth of
installation all affect the wire’s ability to dissipate
heat. Lower thermal ratings for underground
transmission lines mean they do not have as much
flexibility as overhead lines to carry heavy
volumes of power on hot summer days, or during
emergency conditions.
Once lines are constructed underground, KIUC
has little or no flexibility to upgrade the facilities
to respond to changes on the system. Overhead
lines offer the ability to replace wires
(reconductor) and make other changes to allow
the facilities to carry more energy, if necessary.
Since underground facilities are not visible,
damage and corrosion often ends in failure and an
extended outage. As underground cables
approach their end of life, failure rates increase
significantly—and these failures are extremely
difficult to locate and repair.

No system is totally underground. Eventually,
lines come above ground. Some equipment—
such as transformers and switches—cannot be put
underground. While a neighborhood may be
locally served by underground cable, all electric
service eventually comes back above ground and
connects to an overhead service, either in the
next neighborhood or further down the street,
where overhead main lines and transmission lines
move power from power plants and substations
into our neighborhoods.
Exposure to above­ground electric service from
weather, animals and trees is never fully
eliminated. Underground systems face outages
from trees collapsing on above­ground facilities or
from tree root systems uprooting buried cable
when trees topple.
Transmission lines need to provide enough
capacity to power large areas. They are much
more complex to design and build, and the
material cost is more intensive than distribution
lines. Design, installation and maintenance costs
are all higher for underground lines.
Factors influencing the cost are site­specific and
include the following:
• Route considerations, including right of way,
easement and permitting costs, and whether
the line will be placed in a road right of way.
• Terrain and obstacle considerations, including
other underground utilities, streams, railroad
crossings, embankments, bridges, major
streets and highways, traffic and soil
conditions, such as wetlands, bedrock and
hazardous materials.
Hot Spots
KIUC Secondary Line
1PH Line
TV Cable
KIUC 12kV 3PH
Distribuon Line
3ph Transformers
• Permitting considerations, including traffic
and lane restrictions, noise, time of day and
other construction considerations.
• On Kaua’i, trenching and boring usually will
involve archeological and historical sites such
as Hawaiian burial grounds.
• Design considerations, such as mitigating soil
thermal characteristics.
There are pros and cons to both underground
and overhead design.
TABLE 1 ­ Overhead vs. Underground: Advantages of Each
OVERHEAD UNDERGROUND
Cost—Overhead’s number one advantage. Lower initial cost.
Less costly to restore and offer easier expansion options.
Longer life—30 to 50 years versus 15 to 35 for new
underground works.
Reliability—Shorter outage durations because of faster fault
finding and repair.
Loading—Overhead circuits can more readily withstand
overloads.
Accessibility—Overhead lines are easily accessible from the
street. This is a major plus when it comes to the initial
installation and repairs. By eliminating the need for
extensive excavation work, labor hours are drastically
reduced, which consequently lowers installation costs. It
also makes adding a line much easier.
Service Drop
Telephone Line
and Pole
KIUC Street
Light
Aesthetics—Underground’s number one advantage.
Undergrounding removes a significant amount of visual
clutter. Especially in residential areas, parks, wildlife areas
and scenic areas, where visual impact is important.
Safety—Less chance for public contact.
Reliability—Fewer short­ and long­duration interruptions.
Underground lines are protected from storm damage.
O&M—Lower maintenance costs (tree trimming). Less
periodic maintenance.
Cost—Property values increase when utility poles do not
interfere with views.
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TABLE 2– Overhead vs. Underground: Disadvantages of Each
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OVERHEAD UNDERGROUND
Aesthetic—Above­ground wiring can become an eyesore.
Old circuits can become ugly (odd angles, pole that is not
straight, too many circuit transformer tanks, etc.).
Reliability—Overhead lines are exposed to damage from trees
and debris blowing into lines, storms, lightning strikes and
public interference. Severe weather can cause significant
damage to above­ground wiring. All it takes is an old branch
and some strong winds, and you could be facing an
inconvenient repair.
Safety—Poles present hazards for motor vehicles and downed
lines present electrical and fire hazards. Most accidents
with overhead lines involve ladders, cranes, truck­mounted
lifting devices and other machinery that come to close to
overhead lines.
Environmental—Endangered bird species can collide with
overhead facilities.
Cost—Undergrounding costs are significantly higher than
overhead designs.
Reliability—Underground interruptions may be less frequent,
but typically last longer due to more complex repair
requirements. It takes more time to locate problems and
make repairs. Underground facilities are more susceptible
to water intrusion and local flood damage.
Since underground systems have overhead components,
storm winds and public interference could damage both
types of systems, causing outages.
Safety—Most accidents involving underground lines occur
while digging and excavating in areas near underground
cables.
Lightning also can damage cable, terminators and splices of
underground facilities and reduce their lifespan, either
from direct or indirect strikes.
Environmental—Underground lines require extensive
trenching and installation of vaults and manholes,
therefore having greater impact on natural resources
such as wetlands and wildlife habitat.
Health—Exposure to magnetic fields. Health—Placing lines underground does not completely
shield magnetic fields, which can radiate up through
the ground.
O&M—Periodic maintenance and inspection (including
helicopter survey) must be performed. Termites and
humidity are the big problems for the poles.
Regulation—Transmission overhead projects—the addition of
new lines or reconfiguration–must be presented to the PUC
for approval.
O&M—Underground transmission lines require specialized
equipment and crews for construction and terminations
(generally external contractors from the mainland). Special
skills also are needed to locate and repair faults, and special
heavy equipment must be brought in to dig up a line.
Regulation—Frequently, underground projects will exceed $
2.5 million and have to be approved by the PUC prior to
expenditure.
To ensure that customers throughout our island are being
treated fairly and that customers in one area are not
subsidizing underground facilities being built or converted
in other area, the PUC enacted a rule (Rule 13) requiring
that the party seeking a conversion from overhead to
underground facilities must pay for the associated cost of
conversion.
KIUC tariffs carry the full force and effect of law, having
been approved by the Hawaii PUC. The rules are pretty
clear that if the customer, developer or sub­divider wants
an underground system, they must pay the difference
between the overhead and underground system costs.
Aesthetic—During installation, lawns, gardens, sidewalks
and driveways are dug up and can get messy;
construction lasts longer.

By Shelley Paik
KIUC Signs
Agreement for Biodiesel
At the June KIUC Board of Directors meeting, the board unanimously approved resolution No. 09­10,
authorizing KIUC to sign a purchase agreement with Kaua’i Farm Fuel (KFF), a Kaua’i business that
produces and sells biodiesel.
KFF will supply KIUC with biodiesel at its Port Allen Power Plant for use in the Stork Wartsila Diesel
(SWD) engines.
KIUC Recycles Used Oil
Photo by Shelley Paik
Every week, four tankers come to the Port Allen Generating Station in ‘Ele’ele to deliver used oil for
use in its Combustion Engineering Boiler. KIUC burns an average of 22,000 gallons of used oil weekly.
The used oil has been processed to remove water and other contaminants, and is able to meet the
specifications of the Hawai’i Department of Health, Clean Air Branch. Using this oil helps offset the
cost of fuel because it is cheaper than diesel.
AUGUST 2010 15

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A Message From the Chairman
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Aloha to all our members,
In early June, I had the opportunity to attend the annual meeting of the Hawai’i State
Association of Counties, whose president is a former KIUC director, Councilman Derek
Kawakami. The organization’s goal to encourage participation by the private sector is a good
one. The meeting included representatives from the utility industry, banking and finance,
renewable energy, land developers and others. The meeting covered a wide array of
subjects from energy, possibilities of PACE; solid waste; sustainability and the Blue Planet
Foundation. It is evident that all are concerned about our oil dependency and are doing all
we can to move toward renewable energy sources. We are fortunate on Kaua’i as we added
a hydro project as well as solar to our grid.
Our hard­working staff continues to pursue renewable projects throughout the island.
Solar, biomass and hydro are all being considered.
Other parts of this magazine have excellent ways to conserve energy and save on your electric bill. I hope
you find the articles helpful and I welcome your feedback on how we can better serve you.
The members of your Board of Directors are more than happy to receive your comments. Call us.
KIUC’s 2010
Membership Meeting
KIUC
Annual
Membership
Meeting
Phil Tacbian, Chairman, KIUC
Save the date for the KIUC Membership Meeting on Sunday,
September 12, 2010, at the War Memorial Convention Hall
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Doors will open at 4 p.m., with the first 300 members
receiving a bag of rice. All members in attendance will receive
an annual report and reusable shopping bag. We also will have
Co­op Connections cards available.
Kalaheo School’s Sunshine Express will perform prior to the
business meeting, which begins at 4:30 p.m.
Bring your family and neighbors to learn about what KIUC has
been doing, and enjoy a light dinner and entertainment.
We hope you will join us!

Meeting Date Item Description Board Action
5/25 Regular Meeting
6/29 Regular Meeting
New
Business
F&A
New
Business
Board Policy No. 4, Committees
Board Policy No, 27, Director
Communications and Disclosure
Approval to pay attorney invoices
Support project agreement for Fiber Optics
Sighting project partnering with the
U.S. Navy (PMRF)
Approval to pay attorney invoices
Approval of D7 & D9 Control System
Replacement 2011 total capital project
amounts and move 2011 capital budget
funds for expenditure in 2010. D7 = $345k &
D9 = $300k (Production BARs -2)
NRECA voting delegate for the 2010 NRECA
Annual Meeting and Region 9 Meeting;
previous appointment of Steve Rapozo
as delegate and Stewart Burley as alternate
will continue
Approval of revised Board Policy No. 8,
Director & Committee Member Compensation
and Expense Reimbursement
Approve (pro-amendment) Board Resolution
No. 08-10 allowing any currently sitting KIUC
director to attend all KIUC board committee
meetings
Approve Board Resolution No. 09-10
authorizing CFO Bissell to sign Kaua’i Farm
Fuels Biodiesel Purchase Agreement
Nomination of Director Steve Rapozo to fill
position of 2nd Vice Chair Executive Officer
for the KIUC Board
Board Actions
Sent back to Policy
Committee for
additional edits
Motion carried
unanimously
Motion carried
unanimously
Motion carried
unanimously
Motion carried
unanimously
Motion carried
unanimously
No motion
Motion carried
unanimously
Motion carried 6-0-1
Motion carried
unanimously
Motion withdrawn-no vote
for May ­ June 2010
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Save on Your Next Vacation
With Co­op Connections
With over 280 co­ops across the nation participating in the Co­op Connections
program, it’s easy to stay “connected” while you travel. Be sure to pack your
Co­op Connections card for discounts on cruises, points of interest, transportation,
food and lodging, sightseeing, and much more.
Here are just a few national vendors participating in Co­op Connections:
Alamo ◼ National ◼ Hertz ◼ Enterprise
Cruises, Inc.
Best Western ◼ Howard Johnson ◼ La Quinta Inns and Suites
Orbitz
Be sure to visit www.connections.coop for both national and local deals
across the U.S. Just enter the state or zip code of the area you will be visiting
and enjoy the savings!

As a card­carrying member, you can use your Co­op Connections Card or key fob at any participating
business and receive discounts at restaurants and retail shops, services, hotels and much more. Spotting
a participating business is easy. Look for the Co­op Connections Card sticker on the door or cash register
at the business. KIUC publishes an updated list of participating businesses in each issue of KIUC Currents
magazine, but deals are added all the time. The best spot to find the latest deals is online at
www.kiuc.coop. Simply click the “Co­op Connections” link. If you have a business and would like to
participate in the program, please call 246.4348 for more information.
Aloha Services, Kapa’a
10% discount on all shipping, storage, copies and post
office box rentals.
Backdoor Hanalei, Hanalei
10% off all original­priced goods, except surfboards
and paddleboards.
Beachrail, Līhu’e & Hanamā’ulu
5% off products, except Lionel trains and collectable
items.
Buddha Boutique, Līhu’e
10% off (discount cannot be combined with other
discounts or in­store specials).
Edward Jones, Kalāheo
Free portfolio review.
Hanalei Paddler, Hanalei
10% off all original­priced goods, except surfboards
and paddleboards.
Hanalei Surf Company, Hanalei
10% off all original­priced goods, except surfboards
and paddleboards.
JJ’s Broiler, Līhu’e
“Early Bird Special” – Customer must be seated
between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to receive a 10% discount
on food items. Liquor is excluded. Tax and gratuity
not included.
Jim Saylor Jewelers, Kapa’a
10% discount.
Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park, Līhu’e
$150 discount on cemetary plots.
Kaua’i Floors, Inc., Līhu’e
10% off all area rugs in stock, not already reduced.
Kaua’i Inn, Līhu’e
20% off rack rate.
Kaua’i Self­Storage, Līhu’e
10% off regular rental rate plus one free lock with
rental of any size unit.
By Maile Moriguchi
KIUC’S VALUE ADDED SERVICES
Cash In On Savings With Your
Co-op Connections Card
Kaua’i Memorial Gardens, Līhu’e
5% discount on cemetery property and funeral plans
(pre­need). Not good toward at­need services and
merchandise.
Kayak Kaua’i, Kapa’a
10% discount on tours and rentals.
Kujo’s Mini Mart, Kalāheo
10% off everything, except alcohol, cigarettes and
gift items.
Lawai Cannery Self Storage & Warehouses, Kalāheo
10% off of any self­storage unit. Offer not valid with
any other specials.
Market Street Diner, Līhu’e
10% off all items, excluding early bird or happy hour.
New Leaf Skin Care, Līhu’e
15% off all skin care services.
North Shore General Store, Princeville
20% off café prices.
Precision Tinting Kaua’i, Līhu’e
15% off regular price.
Princeville Mail Center (Aloha Services), Princeville
10% discount on all shipping, storage, copies and post
office box rentals.
Progressive Expressions, Kōloa
10% off original­marked prices, except surfboards.
Sweet N Sassy, ʻEleʻele
10% off all regular­priced merchandise, not to include
sale items or other in­store promotions.
Tropics Day Spa, ʻEleʻele
Purchase a one­hour massage at regular price ($85)
and get 30 additional minutes for free.
Wings Over Kaua’i, Kalāheo
10% off, three passenger maximum, two passenger
minimum. Direct booking only.
Members can pick up their Co­op Connections card at KIUC’s main office in Līhu’e. If your
business would like to participate in the program, or for more information, please contact
Maile Moriguchi at 246.4348.
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By Erin­Marie Navarro
KIUC KEIKI
Ready! Set! Count Off!
‘The Fantastic Four’
Erin­Marie Navarro of Kaua’i High School at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
Four was the magic number as a select group of
high school students embarked on a life­changing
experience to Washington, D.C., courtesy of KIUC.
When given this opportunity, the students not
only gained a deeper understanding of how our
nation came to be, they also became aware of the
shocking similarities they shared with other
students from across the United States.
Additionally, the fantastic four gained a greater
sense of pride that came from being born and
raised in Hawai’i and even more so, on the
beautiful island of Kaua’i.
Like those of us from Hawai’i, these groups of
students were unique and diverse, each in their
own way. The Kaua’i students consisted of four
upcoming seniors from the class of 2011: Beau
Acoba (Waimea High School), Morgan Azeka
(Kamehameha Schools), Taylor Langstaff (Kapa’a
High School), and Erin­Marie Navarro (Kaua’i High
School), that’s me! Although uniquely diverse,
each student exemplified an asset that reflected
the Aloha Spirit which we live by here in Hawai’i.
Goodbye Hawai’i; Aloha Kansas!
“Aloha! From the Kansas State Capitol!”
Arriving a day early in Kansas City, the four
students waited anxiously for their soon­to­be
Kansas room­mates. Anticipation filled the air as
each student wondered curiously, who and what
these Kansas students were all about.
“I had a typical and unfair belief that they’d all
just be boring, super sheltered and very
conservative,” said Morgan, who in the end, found
her accusations to be partially false. “Some of
them were sheltered and some conservative, but
none of them were boring and most of them
weren’t sheltered; I even met a fellow liberal.”
After getting settled in, the students were
welcomed at a “Get Acquainted Banquet” where
the Hawai’i students greeted their fellow
delegates with flower leis. The Youth Leadership
Council (YLC) interviews followed the banquet.
Each state participating in the Youth Tour was
required to select one student who would
represent their state at the National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association (NRECA) Conference the
following month in Washington, D.C., and again in
March 2011 in Florida.
“I was very nervous going through the interview
process,” said Morgan. Others, like Taylor, felt it
was a “good opportunity” and tried to “nail the
speech and interview” the best he could.
In the end, Taylor was selected from the three
Kaua’i students that applied.

“I didn’t think I would have made it,” he added. As he
continuously volunteered to lend a helping hand, he became
the perfect example of what the Aloha spirit is all about and
was given the suitable name: “Mr. Fantastic.” Besides making
“a lot of friends and worldwide connects,” Taylor also hopes “to
lead a good and positive example for the keiki over here.”
The following day, the students journeyed to the Kansas
State Capitol building for an abbreviated tour. They also took
part in demonstrations provided by the Lyon­Coffey
Cooperative in Burlington, Kansas. Their day ended at AMC
Fork and Screen for a movie and meal.
I Love Washington, D.C.
“The Trip of a Lifetime”
The journey continued as the Hawai’i/Kansas delegation
flew to Washington, D.C. A fun­filled day ensued as the
students visited Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Ford’s
Theater and the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing
Arts. On the days that followed, the students also toured
Arlington National Cemetery, where they not only gained a
greater respect, but also a deeper sense of appreciation
for those who have given their lives for the sake of our
country and, even more so, our freedom.
1
2
Photos from left: 1. Beau shares a piece of Hawai’i with Kansas Youth Tour Delegate Jaeton Martin. 2. Morgan in the gift shop at
Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. 3. The Hawai’i/Kansas Delegation in front of the Supreme Court. 4. Taylor representing the
State of Hawai’i at the NRECA Youth Day Program. 5. Beau at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. 6. The Hawai’i Youth Tour
Delegation in front of the White House.
3
4
5
6
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Top: Hawai’i Youth Tour delegation with the Hawai’i Congresswoman Mazie Hirono
and Congressman Charles Djou.
Middle: Beau and Taylor with Senator Daniel Inouye.
Bottom: The Hawai’i Youth Tour delegation visiting with Senator Daniel Akaka in his D.C. office.
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Also on their agenda was the popular Holocaust
Museum, the Smithsonian Museums, Mount
Vernon (home of George Washington), Fort
McHenry, the National Aquarium in Baltimore, the
Pentagon Memorial, the Newseum, the Franklin
D. Roosevelt Memorial and the National Archives.
The group also took part in night tours,
encountering a little rain. On the night tours, the
Hawai’i/Kansas delegation toured the Lincoln,
Vietnam, Korean, Jefferson, and World War II
memorials. Students gained the utmost respect,
appreciation, and humility from these memorials.
Standing at the top of the steps of the Lincoln
Memorial, the students were inspired and taken
back to the day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered
his, “I Have a Dream” speech. One could only
imagine the thousands of people who stood
before him.
Being in D.C., the students anxiously awaited
the tour of the White House. “I wonder if we’re
going to see Obama,” some students asked.
Others, like Beau, thought “walking in the
halls of the White House was cool. It’s cool to
have walked in the same rooms the presidents
have walked in. Not many people get
that opportunity!”
Although the students were unable to meet the
very busy President Obama, they were fortunate
enough to have breakfast with Congressman
Charles Djou and Congresswoman Mazie Hirono.
Speaking with Congressman Djou and
Congresswoman Hirono, the students found that
they have just as difficult a time being away from
home as the students did.
“You can’t get the same kind of rice here as you
do in Hawai’i,” exclaimed Congressman Djou as
the Hawai’i students laughed in amusement.
Being on a tight schedule, the students made it
just in time to take a quick photo with Senator
Akaka who, at the time, was preparing to go on
the floor. However, the students were fortunate
enough to meet with Senator Inouye. Being
in the presence of Senator Inouye, the
students felt inspired.
“He’s seen so many different things and
accomplished so much in his lifetime, I can only
hope to lead a life half as rich in experiences as
him,” said Morgan. To Taylor, Senator Inouye’s
wisdom and way of storytelling “reminded me of
my grandpa.”

From the monuments and memorials, to the
many different politicians, Washington, D.C.,
provided a glimpse back in time for these born
and raised, Hawai’i students.
“I’ve always been proud of being raised here,
but this trip showed me how fortunate I am to be
from here,” said Morgan.
Youth Day
“If you can’t stand up, stand out!”
Can you imagine being in a room full of 1,500
teenagers from 43 other different states? The
excitement filled the room as all the students who
partook in this event finally met in one room.
The guest speaker, Mike Schlappi—four­time
Paralympic Medalist in USA Men’s Wheelchair
Basketball—motivated the students, telling them
“if you can’t stand up, stand out!” His words of
inspiration not only challenged the students to
embrace their true being but also encouraged
them to challenge themselves and go beyond
what is expected of them. Ironically, in a room full
of 1,500 teenagers, it was through Mike’s message
that each student found their identity, their own
personal reason to stand out.
Becoming an ‘Ohana
“You know you’re part of the Hawai’i/Kansas
Delegation when…”
In a delegation made up of 35 students, 31 of
them being from Kansas, the question “Why
Kansas?!” would be asked frequently. Truth be
told, the students couldn’t have been more
compatible. Not only did they take well to one
another, but the chaperones
did, too.
Like any group of strangers, everyone didn’t
exactly take to each other from the start. “But
then we rubbed off on them,” said Beau. Within
days, a group of strangers became a family.
Others, like Taylor, realized the Kansas students
weren’t “SO different from us” and that they
were “really just a bunch of country kids, too.”
Here in Hawai’i, our ‘ohana is not only limited to
our biological parents or siblings. Our ‘ohana
could include a friend and even a stranger. This
became true as saying goodbye to one another
was a difficult task. But to finish the phrase, “You
know you’re part of the Hawai’i/Kansas
Delegation when—one would have had to have
been there to understand how they became not
only a delegation, but an ‘ohana.
The Hawai’i Youth Tour Delegation in the U.S. Capitol Visitor
Center, the new home for the Kamehameha Statue.
AUGUST 2010 23

Raising Streetwise Kids
A Parent’s Guide
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Would Your Child Know What
to Do If—
◼ He got lost at a shopping mall?
◼ A nice­looking, friendly stranger offered her a
ride home after school?
◼ A friend dared him to drink some beer or
smoke a joint?
◼ The babysitter or a neighbor wanted to play a
“secret” game?
A great thing about kids is their natural trust in
people, especially in adults. It is sometimes hard
for parents to teach children to balance this trust
with caution. But kids today need to know
common­sense rules that can help keep them
safe—and build the self­confidence they need to
handle emergencies.
Start With the Basics
◼ Make sure your children know their full name,
address (city and state), and phone number
with area code.
◼ Be sure kids know to call 911 or “0” in
emergencies and how to use a public phone.
Practice making emergency calls with a makebelieve
phone.
◼ Tell them never to accept rides or gifts from
someone they and you don’t know well .
◼ Teach children to go to a store clerk, security
guard, or police officer for help if lost in a mall
or store or on the street.
◼ Set a good example with your own actions—
lock doors and windows and see who is there
before opening the door.
◼ Take time to listen carefully to your children’s
fears and feelings about people or places that
scare them or make them feel uneasy. Tell
them to trust their instincts.

At School and Play
◼ Encourage your children to walk and play with
friends, not alone. Tell them to avoid places
that could be dangerous: vacant buildings,
alleys and playground or parks with broken
equipment and litter.
◼ Teach children to settle arguments with
words, not fists, and to walk away when
others are arguing. Remind them that
taunting and teasing can hurt friends and
make enemies.
◼ Make sure your children are taking the safest
routes to and from school, stores, and friends’
houses. Walk the routes together and point
out places they could go for help.
◼ Encourage kids to be alert in the
neighborhood, and tell an adult—you, a
teacher, a neighbor, a police officer—about
anything they see that doesn’t seem
quite right.
◼ Check out the school’s policies on absent
children. Are parents called when
a child is absent?
◼ Check out daycare and after­school programs.
Look at certifications, staff qualifications,
rules on parent permission for field trips,
reputation in the community, parent
participation, and policies on parent visits.
◼ Check babysitter references.
At Home Alone
◼ Leave a phone number where you can be
reached. Post it by the phone, along with
numbers for a neighbor and emergencies,
police and fire departments, paramedics and
the poison control center.
◼ Have your child check in with you or a
neighbor when he or she gets home. Agree
on rules for having friends over and going to a
friend’s house when no adult is home.
◼ Make sure your child knows how to use the
window and door locks.
◼ Tell your child not to let anyone into the
home without your permission, and never to
let a caller at the door or on the phone know
there is no adult home. Kids can always say
their parents are busy and take a message.
◼ Work out an escape plan in case of fire or
other emergencies. Rehearse with your
children.
Protecting Your Child Against
Sexual Abuse
◼ Let your child know that he or she can tell you
anything, and that you will be supportive.
◼ Teach your child that no one—not even a
teacher or a close relative—has the right to
touch him or her in a way that feels
uncomfortable, and that it’s OK to say no, get
away, and tell a trusted adult.
◼ Don’t force kids to kiss or hug or sit on a
grown­up’s lap if they don’t want to. This
gives them control and teaches them that
they have the right to refuse.
◼ Always know where your child is and who he
or she is with.
◼ Tell your child to stay away from strangers
who hang around playgrounds, public
restrooms, and schools.
◼ Be alert for changes in your child’s behavior
that could signal sexual abuse, such as sudden
secretiveness, withdrawal from activities,
refusal to go to school, unexplained hostility
toward a favorite babysitter or relative, or
increased anxiety. Some physical signs of
abuse include bed wetting, loss of appetite,
venereal disease, nightmares, and complaints
of pain or irritation around the genitals.
◼ If your child has been sexually abused, report
it to the police or a child protection agency
immediately. If your child is a victim of any
crime, from stolen lunch money to sexual
abuse, don’t blame him or her. Listen and
offer sympathy.
Take a Stand!
◼ Work with schools and recreation centers to
offer study time, activities, tutoring, and
recreation be fore and after school.
◼ Start a school callback program. When a
student—elementary, middle or high school
age—doesn’t arrive as scheduled, volunteers
at the school call the parents to make sure
the absence is excused.
◼ Volunteer to help with a McGruff House or
other block parent program. If you can’t offer
your home as a haven for children in
emergencies, you can help in other ways:
telephoning, fundraising or public relations.
A McGruff house is a reliable source of help for
children in an emergency or frightening situation.
Volunteers must meet specific standards,
including a law enforcement records check.
Programs are established locally as a partnership
among law enforcement, schools and community
organizations.
For information, call
801.486.8768.
Crime prevention tips
are from National
Crime Prevention
Council, 1700 K St. NW,
Second Floor
Washington, D.C.
20006­3817
and the National
Citizens’ Crime
Prevention Campaign,
sponsored by the
Crime Prevention
Coalition of America,
substantially funded
by the U.S. Department
of Justice.
AUGUST 2010 25

KIUC’s Summer Science Pilot Program
ZAPS Sizzled Again This Summer!
26 KIUC CURRENTS
For two weeks in July, the KIUC main office room in Lihue was the site of an energy pilot program for
the second year.
Named in the first year of this three­year program, the ZAPS program again was largely funded by a
grant from the Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC). It consisted of students and teachers who
volunteered to help KIUC pilot the program designed by Traci Sullivan.
Again this year, ZAPS focused on educating young people on the importance of energy efficiency and
conservation, with the hope of developing a generation of productive citizens by inspiring a sense of
responsibility with regard to energy.
The two weeks were packed with hands­on activities, experiments, a field trip to the power plant,
guest speakers, blogging, article writing and even a bit of public speaking. Teachers Lisa McDown,
Crystal Rivera and Laulea Smythe, along with KIUC’s Community Relations Coordinator Maile Moriguchi,
other KIUC staff and members, worked with Traci to create a memorable learning experience
for the students.
The following pages are stories written and designed by the participating students.

Paul Daniels looks on as Cameron Akana reads a meter.
Are you an energy hog? Energy hogs are those
who use a lot of energy. So everyone is an energy
hog!!!!! But we can make a change!!!!! You
should turn off lights when you are not using
them, don’t watch too much T.V. , change your
lights bulbs to CFLs, and turn off your water
heater when you don’t need it. Did you know your
water heater uses the most energy in your house?
Did you know that there are vampire loads in
your house? Vampire loads are electronics that use
energy even when they are turned off. For example,
your DVD player uses 6 watts when it is off. We
measured the watts by using the Kill­a­Watt meter.
Some cell phone chargers suck energy even when
the phone isn’t plugged in. So that’s why you should
unplug your chargers when you’re done using them,
and put your appliances on an electrical strip with a
switch! Just turn off the switch to turn off lots of
appliances at one time!!!!!
By BreeAnn Cayaban and Aaron Fabiana
Energy Hogs, Vampire Loads
and Reading Meters!!!!!
Turning off appliances will stop hogs and
vampires from using extra energy in your house,
and you can read your electric meter to see how
much electricity you save. Do you know how to
read your electric meter? When you see the four
numbers on the meter, you read from right to left
but write left to right. The numbers tell you how
much electricity you are using in your whole
house. The far right hand on the meter goes the
fastest, and the far left hand goes the slowest.
Mr. Daniels and Mr. Bueno from KIUC taught us
all this energy­saving stuff. They also told us about
the KIUC Residential Energy Wise Programs.
These programs give members on Kaua’i “simple,
no­cost or low­cost” ways to save electricity and
save money, too!
So, check out your electrical meter and stop
being an energy hog! If you need help, just call
KIUC. Our choices make a difference, so start
saving energy today!
Claurino Bueno and Paul Daniels show the students how energy is wasted
by inefficient light bulbs that generate heat as well as light.
AUGUST 2010 27

28 KIUC CURRENTS
By BreeAnn Cayaban, Kaleo Castanada and Cameron Akana
Voltage, Current, Circuits
and the Energy Ball
It’s not so simple to turn on the lights!!!!!
When we turn on a light switch, electricity from
the power plant travels in a split second to our
houses and the lights come on. But, have you ever
wondered how this process really works? Well, we
have been learning all about this process at KIUC,
and the answer is voltage, current, and circuits.
Voltage is the force that pushes electrons
through conductors. In other words, voltage is the
force that is made by the generators at the power
plant. The voltage pushes electrons in wires to a
transformer that increases the voltage so the
electrons can move in the wires and get to our
houses and turn on our lights.
The electrons are the actual electricity. When
electrons get pushed by voltage, they move.
Moving electrons are another way to say electrical
current. When current goes through your light
bulb it has to speed up and work harder to get
through. This is because a light bulb is a resistor or
“party pooper.” The resistor slows the electron
party down. When the electrons do go through
the bulb, the light shines. The electrons give
energy to the light bulb.
The flowing electron current needs a path to
travel on. This path is called a circuit. The circuit
has to have a power source, a resistor and a
switch. The circuit is made of wires that lead the
electrons around. When you turn on your light
switch, you are closing the circuit so that the
electrons can flow. There are two wires in your
switch. One takes the electrons to go to the light
bulb and the other brings the electrons back to
the switch. There are two kinds of circuits that
electrons flow on. One of them is called a series
circuit; it makes the electrons go one way only.
This is like Christmas lights. The electrons have to
pass through every light in order, and if one light
goes out, the rest of the string goes out, too. The
other kind of circuit is called the parallel circuit. In
this kind of circuit, the electrons can take several
different paths once they leave the power source.
When you turn off your light switch, you stop the
circuit or open the circuit. Electrons can’t flow
through an open circuit.
We made our own sample circuit by using an
energy ball. We had to break into two groups.
Each group had an energy ball. We made a closed
circuit by holding each others’ hands. When one
person let go of another person’s hand, the
energy ball wasn’t lighting up or making sounds.
So when one person let go it was like an open
circuit, which means the electrons couldn’t flow.
Our sample circuit also shows us that we are
conductors.
We are really having fun at ZAPS, and we are
learning a lot, too!!!! It’s not so simple to turn on
the lights!!!!!

One of the things we learned at ZAPS is that
renewable energy might one day power our cars.
To get an idea of how this might work, we made
model cars. Some of our cars used energy from
the sun to do work and move, and some of our
cars used hydrogen fuel cells to turn water into
hydrogen gas that made our cars go.
The solar car was cute and compact. It was made
of a body, four wheels, a tiny motor and a solar
panel. The main component of this car was the
solar panel. This panel is made of a semiconductor
called silicon. The silicon in the panel can harness
the amazing light rays of the sun. Basically, this
works when the energy from the sun hits the
silicon in the panel. This blast from the sun causes
an electron to come off the silicon and another
electron quickly moves in to take the place of the
lost electron. This happens over and over again,
causing a chain of moving electrons. The moving
electrons are an electrical current.
The panel is connected to a mini motor and this
motor has a little white gear on it. The moving
electrons make the motor spin the gear.As the white
gear rotates, it also rotates a red gear attached in an
axel (or a small metallic stick) with two wheels on it.
This kind of car is better than gasoline­powered cars
because this car does not pollute the air like burning
fossil fuels does. Plus, fossil fuels are non­renewable!
Using the sun is a great way to run a car. The solar
panel makes electricity to power the motor and
makes the car go.
Another model car we built used hydrogen gas to
power it. This car was so cool. Here is how it works.
First, the fuel cell splits water to separate the
hydrogen and the oxygen that the water contains.
When the hydrogen and water are separated, they
become gases that go down two long tubes that
lead to containers. The hydrogen goes on one side
and the oxygen goes on the other. We could tell
when the hydrogen containers were full because
bubbles of hydrogen and oxygen started to rise to
the surface of the water. We also could see the
level of water change in the containers as the gases
By Chris Ishikawa and Emily Sullivan
Renewable Energy Transportation
pushed the water out of the way. When the car was
fully charged, we simply unplugged the solar panel
or batteries that gave the fuel cell energy to make
the split, and we plugged in the motor and let the
car go! This technology is better than burning fossil
fuels because the only byproduct of the hydrogen
car is water that you can use again, and the
byproduct of burning fossil fuels is carbon
dioxide, which goes into the atmosphere and
creates greenhouse gases and has to do with
global warming.
We are looking forward to the future when
our cars are powered by something other than
fossil fuels.
Top: Kamaile and Kaleo work to build their hydrogen car.
Bottom: BreeAnn, Emily, Aaron and Chris work on
their hydrogen car.
AUGUST 2010 29

30 KIUC CURRENTS
By Jeffrey Peterson
An
Independent
Business
On June 29, KIUC ZAPS went on a field trip to
Mahagony Tree Company to see how the concept
of renewable energy is being implemented in
businesses on Kaua’i. We learned about the many
uses of albizia trees, and we saw a hydroelectric
turbine and generator.
Our tour guide, Mr. Cowern, owns a tree farm.
He grows eucalyptus and albizia trees. Eucalyptus
trees are pretty to look at, strong and they can be
made into furniture and cabinets. Albizia trees are
strong, very light and super fast growing. Mr.
Cowern has thought of many uses for the albizia
tree. Because the tree is strong, Mr. Cowern is
using it for lumber. He even built a small building
for his hydroelectric generator out of albizia. The
albizia tree also provides lots of nitrogen to the
soil, which helps the eucalyptus trees grow. The
albizia tree is a fast grower, so it gets very tall very
fast and it shades the forest floor. The shade and
nitrogen provided by the trees helps a special
species of grass grow, too. This grass is very
protein rich, so Mr. Cowern is supplying it to local
farmers to feed cattle. The final and most
important use for the trees is biomass. Mr.
Cowern is planning on burning the trees to
produce electricity. The albizia is an especially
good tree for biomass because it grows back very
fast after it is cut down. This is a great example of
a renewable resource.
Mr. Cowern also owns a hydroelectric plant for
making electricity. When we visited, the water was
not flowing through the hydroelectric plant because
Mr. Cowern was fixing a leaking pipe. So, we got to
go underneath the hydro turbine. It looked like a
bunch of giant metal scoops. The scoops catch water
and spin. The turbine was attached to a small
generator, so the generator spins, too. The electricity
that is created by this system is available for Mr.
Cowern to power his business.
The whole point of this is to have a business
that is almost completely independent so it
doesn’t rely on anyone else’s business. You see,
Mr. Cowern, believes that we might be in
economical trouble if we continue to rely on fossil
fuels for everything. So, he is trying to become
independent and he is searching for creative ways
to make energy from renewable sources like
biomass and hydroelectric power.

My name is Emily Sullivan I am part of the 2010
KIUC ZAPS program. This program is all about
energy, how important energy is and how to use
energy efficiently. In fact, without energy I would
not be writing this article because there would be
no electricity to power my computer. Everything
humans do in the world involves the use of
energy. Energy is the ability to do work and make
a change. I have been learning a lot about energy
because ZAPS makes learning fun.
The most exciting thing we do in ZAPS is build
things. When I build, I use my brains to problem
solve and my hands to put stuff together. There isn’t
always one way to build the projects and there isn’t
always one correct answer; figuring it out myself
makes building more fun. During the past two
weeks, I have built generators, fruit batteries, solar
cars, hydrogen cars and Lego windmills. It feels so
cool to start with a pile of copper, cardboard, nails
and magnets in front of me and end up with a
generator that makes a light bulb turn on.
Another fun aspect of the ZAPS program is
experiments. Experiments are an awesome way to
learn because I get to prove information to myself
instead of just looking up information on the
internet or in books. The experiments are so
memorable! I will always remember mechanical,
chemical and light energy because I experimented
with a glowstick. I cut open the plastic tube and
discovered that there is a tiny glass tube inside.
The glass tube contains a chemical, and when I
use mechanical energy to break the glass, the
chemicals mix to make light energy!
1. Buy local organic food because it doesn’t have
to travel to get to us, and because pesticides
are often made from fossil fuels!
2. Turn off lights when you aren’t using them
because it is hard to make electricity and we
don’t want to waste it!
3. Check for vampire appliances that use electricity
even when you aren’t using them because they
will suck your energy and your money, too!
4. Replace appliances that hog too much electricity
because efficient appliances save energy!
5. Ride your bike because gas is expensive and
your car burns fossil fuels!
By Emily Sullivan
KIUC is Making Learning Fun
Just when I thought learning couldn’t get any
funnier, I went on some excursions with ZAPS. I
visited the KIUC Power Plant to see how all this
energy transformation works in real life. I went
into a loud, hot, vibrating room where diesel
engines turn chemical energy into thermal and
mechanical energy. I saw how the Hyatt is using
the sun to make electricity. I even visited a hydro
turbine, and I learned about burning biomass to
make electricity at Green Energy, LLC.
The science that I learned was super fun and I
am glad that I did the KIUC ZAPS program. The
memories and information from this program will
stick with me for a long time. I would recommend
this program to fifth graders going into sixth grade
because it is a fun, exciting way to keep your brain
working during summer vacation.
By Cameron Akana and Sierra Fernandez
ZAPS Top 10 Ways to Save Energy
6. Use solar panels to heat your hot water because
the sun’s energy is free and it doesn’t pollute!
7. Put up a windmill or photovoltaic panels
because renewable energy is the future!
8. RECYCLE!!!!! It takes more energy to create
things from scratch than it does to recycle them!
9. Turn off the air conditioning and open your
windows because you will let fresh air in and
save energy!
10.Replace your light bulbs with CFLs & LEDs
because it is cheap and easy to save lots of
energy!
AUGUST 2010 31

32 KIUC CURRENTS
By Eryn Yamashiro
Energy Choice Game
Top: Syani shows off the Energy Choices board.
Middle: Connie and Sierra play the Energy Choices game.
Bottom: Tyres shows off his “cash”
We played an energy game. It was about
changing your lifestyle and making choices that
save energy and money. If you run out of money
before the game ends, you lose.
One of the major choices in the game is to ride
your bike or drive your car. You pick a
transportation card from the deck at random. The
card tells you what kind of car you will drive and
how much gas you need to fill up your tank. If you
drive your car, you have to pay for gas each time you
pass a gas station, and gas cards are expensive! The
other option is to ride your bike. If you want to ride
your bike, you roll one die instead of two, so you
move around slower, and you don’t have to buy gas!
In the energy choice game, riding a bike was the
best option. Sometimes in real life you have to drive
a car, but a car that uses less gas is a better choice!
The other expensive thing in the energy game
are zaps (electricity in real life.) When you start the
game you get pick a system card. This card tells you
all about your house. Some house are big, some
small. Some houses already had solar panels, but
there was a set up price for these houses. When
you pass a red and white striped line on the game
board, you have to pay your electric bill. The cost of
the bill depends on how many zaps your house
uses. More zaps means you pay more money. One
player ended up with a $4,800 zaps bill at the end.
That person lost the game!
During the game, you have to pick “choice”
cards and “situation” cards. You have to do what
these cards say. Most of the time you will have a
choice to change something about your house
that might save energy. Like, your water heater
could break and you can buy a new one or put in a
solar heater. The solar heater is more expensive,
but it uses less zaps. Fewer zaps is better in the
end for the energy choices game.
It was fun playing the game. We all learned
something about life, too. It is important to make
good energy choices.

Energy does work and makes a change! We are
learning about energy and forms of energy. The
different forms of energy we learned about are
motion energy, sound energy, electrical energy,
mechanical energy, thermal energy,
electromagnetic/radient energy, and chemical
energy. We also learned that energy is never
created or destroyed, and we did some
experiments to see energy changing forms.
Our favorite energy form is chemical energy Let
us explain why. We did an experiment called Alkarocket.
We filled up a film canister with water half
way up, put an Alka Seltzer tablet in it, then we
put the canister upside down on a cardboard box
with a paper towel under it and after a few
seconds the chemical reaction of the Alka Seltzer
tablet and water made it explode to the ceiling!
We also experimented with a light stick to see
mechanical energy and chemical energy transform
into light energy. We cut the plastic light stick
open at the top and we found liquid and a glass
tube inside. We poured the liquid into a cup and
then we cracked the glass tube, which was filled
with another liquid. We poured the liquid from
the glass tube into the cup, and the liquid in the
cup turned purple and glowed. It was such an
awesome experiment in energy transformation!
Sound energy was our next favorite. We
experimented with Blaster Balls to make sound
energy. The Blaster Balls transformed mechanical
energy and chemical energy into thermal energy,
light energy, and sound energy! We had a ball in
each hand and we hit them against each other
By Aaron Fabiana and Eryn Yamashiro
Energy and Energy Forms
like we were trying to light a fire, then it makes a
loud noise like a fire cracker. The balls sound just
like fireworks.
The singing wine glass experiment was also an
example of sound energy. We filled up the wine
glass with water half way, dipped two fingers in
the water and rubbed our two fingers around the
rim of the glass, putting pressure on the glass,
making a loud sound. When you rub your fingers
on the glass, you are turning mechanical energy
into sound.
We did an experiment call hand warmers to see
mechanical and chemical energy turn into thermal
energy. We started with a packet of liquid with a
piece of metal in it. We bent the metal back and
forth a couple of times and the liquid turned into
a solid right before our eyes. The hand warmer
got very hot, too!
The last energy experiment was all about
potential and kinetic energy. We used a popper
and a ping pong ball to learn about potential
(stored) energy and kinetic (movement) energy.
We used some mechanical energy to turn the
popper inside out and then we dropped it. The
elastic and gravitational potential energy sent the
ping pong ball flying up to the ceiling. We did it
several times, but one time Aaron did it and his
went into a hole in the ceiling and the ping pong
ball was gone because there was a big hole in the
ceiling, so the ping pong ball went up there by
accident and got stuck.
Energy does work and makes a change!
BreeAnn, Kaleo, and
Cameron make their
glasses “sing”
AUGUST 2010 33

Snap Circuits
34 KIUC CURRENTS
By Kamaile Bukoski, Jeffrey Peterson, and Kristine Shitanaka
As Ms. Sullivan says, “What the, what” are Snap
Circuits? We learned snap circuits are a whole
bunch of little pieces used to make electrical
circuits. Some of the most interesting pieces we
used were the motor, the propeller, the speaker,
the music chip, and the whistle chip. We used all
these pieces to make an electrical circuit.
All circuits have a power source (provides
electricity), conductors (wires), and one or more
resistors (something that uses electricity). The
first snap circuit we built was called Electric Light
and Switch. To make this circuit, we used a battery
as the power source, a light bulb as a resistor, and
a switch to turn the flow of electrons on and off.
This circuit is called a series circuit. This means
electrons don’t have a choice of paths.
2010 ZAPS Participants
Instructor – Traci Sullivan
Instructor – Laulea Smythe
Instructor – Crystal Rivera
Participants:
Teacher ­ Kristine Shitanaka
Teacher ­ Connie Castaneda
1. BreeAnn Cayaban
2. Eryn Yamashiro
3. Syani Aguinaldo
4. Kamaile Bukoski
5. Kaleohano Castaneda
6. Christopher Ishikawa
7. Jeffery Peterson
Another circuit we made was the Water Space
War. This circuit was a parallel circuit. This
means the electrons had a choice of paths. One
path the electrons could choose would lead to a
wire that runs into a cup of water. Since water is
such a good conductor, the electrons would go
into another wire that leads to the space war
chip, which is connected to a speaker which
made the space war sounds. The other path
would lead directly to the space war chip
connected to the speaker.
We learned though playing with the snap
circuits. We made series and parallel circuits.
The most useful circuit is the parallel circuit
because the electrons can provide more paths to
more places. We are lucky that our houses have
parallel circuits because if they had series circuit,
we would be in trouble.
8. Sierra Fernandez
9. Cameron Akana
10. Tyres Caberto
11. Kupono Pereira
12. Aaron Fabiana
13. Emily Sullivan
14. Koa Cierras

2011 Calendar of Student Art
We are waiting for your entries. KIUC’s 8th Annual Calendar of
Student Art Contest is ready to go. Packets have been sent to
Kaua’i schools, and we’re excited to see the artwork students
will produce this year!
KIUC’s Calendar of Student Art Contest was designed to encourage
and promote young artists on the island; the artwork of Kaua’i students
will be featured in KIUC’s 2011 calendar. Our contest again will celebrate
the arts and showcase each grade level’s student talent. It is our hope
that participation in this contest will play a part in encouraging
a lifelong love of art.
As in previous years, kindergartners will design the cover, first graders
will depict January, second graders are assigned February and so on
through December, with 12th graders.
The deadline is Friday, October 15, 2010. All entries must be received
by 4 p.m. at the KIUC offices, located at 4463 Pahe’e Street, Līhu’e.
For more information, please contact Maile Moriguchi at 246.4348,
or via e­mail at mmoriguchi@kiuc.coop
2011 Contest Rules
Who can enter: Any Kaua’i student attending any public or private
school or schooled at home, who is currently in grades kindergarten
through grade 12.
Artwork can be submitted by teachers, students, parents, guardians
or others as a group or class project.
Students may enter as often as they wish.
How the contest works: Match the grade the student is in during the
current (2010­2011) school year to the corresponding month.
Students should draw or paint a picture to illustrate their assigned
month.
Artwork will be judged on artistic merit, creativity and how well the
assigned month is depicted. Acceptable artwork includes still life,
landscapes, portraits, etc., as long as the monthly theme is somehow
portrayed.
All elements of the artwork (lines, paint, color, shapes, shading,
highlights, etc.) must be the work of the student whose name
appears on the back of the artwork.
No tracing is allowed.
All artwork must be original and not be copied from other
copyrighted sources without substantial creative changes; renderings
or other paintings or published photographs that are deemed to be
too exact to the source will be disqualified.
How to submit the artwork: Drawings should be no larger than 11x14
inches and no smaller than 8x10 inches. (Paintings or canvas can be
larger.) Drawings on white or light­colored paper will reproduce best.
Do not use ruled paper.
Most any medium is acceptable, as long as the art is relatively flat.
Charcoal and pastel drawings should be sprayed with a fixative. Do
not use glitter, sand, liquids or other elements that can flake off or
otherwise damage the works of other students.
Artwork in the horizontal or landscape position best fits the
calendar’s format.
Do not mount, mat, laminate or frame artwork.
Do not fold or crease artwork.
2010
CALENDAR
OF STUDENT ART
How to identify your artwork: On the back of each entry, in the lower
right hand corner, include: name, age, grade, school, name of parents
or guardians, home address, phone number and e­mail address.
Information on each entry must be legible.
Artwork created digitally on computer may be entered as long as
rules on originality and copyrighted sources are followed. Resolution
must be at least 300 dpi at 8x10 inches. Contact contest officials
listed below for file format requirements and other details for digital
submissions.
The name and school of each winning student will be printed in the
calendar along with the student’s photograph. Photos of winning
students will be requested after the winners are announced.
Judging and prizes: A panel of judges will pick winners.
Calendar winners will receive $100.
Additional artworks may be chosen as honorable mentions and
will be printed in a special section of the calendar. Honorable
mentions will receive $50.
An overall “Artist of the Year” will be selected. The “Artist of the
Year” will receive $100 and will be featured in KIUC Currents
magazine.
Judges also may select Award of Merit winners, who will receive
certificates.
Some artwork will be selected for our Calendar Art Advertising
Program.
All artwork and reproduction rights become the property of KIUC.
Artwork will not be returned.
Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2010. All entries must be received by
4 p.m. at KIUC offices, located at 4463 Pahe’e Street, Līhu’e.
For more details: Please contact Maile Moriguchi at 246.4348,
or via e­mail at mmoriguchi@kiuc.coop.
1st grade - January 5th grade - May 9th grade - September
2nd grade - February 6th grade - June 10th grade - October
3rd grade - March 7th grade - July 11th grade - November
4th grade - April 8th grade - August 12th grade - December
Kindergarten students will draw the cover art.
There is no theme for kindergartners; any subject, season, event, etc., is acceptable.
AUGUST 2010 35

36 KIUC CURRENTS
By Dr. Randall Blake
Safe Routes to School
Unintended Consequences
Many of us remember a time when walking
and bicycling to school was a part of everyday
life. There has been a dramatic drop in the
number of children walking and bicycling to
school in one generation’s time. In 1969, 42
percent of schoolchildren walked and biked to
school. In 2009, national statistics show that only
13 percent of school children walk or bike to
school. This has created unintended
consequences for local schools and children.
There is a tsunami of overweight pupils arriving
at school. In Hawai’i, 28.4 percent of high school
pupils are either overweight or obese. This leads
to an increase in type two diabetes and kidney
disease in later life. Recent cut backs in school
physical education classes have worsened the
problem of students meeting the daily
requirement for physical activity.
Another problem created is the shift in
transportation modes of getting to classes; most
students arrive by car. A survey done last year at
Kapaa Elementary School revealed that more
than 80 percent percent of students were driven
to school.
Policy Statement­Ray Lahood,
Secretary of DOT­March 2010
The Department of Transportation policy is to
incorporate safe and convenient walking and
bicycling facilities into transportation projects. Every
transportation agency, including DOT, has the
responsibility to improve conditions and
opportunities for walking and bicycling and to
integrate walking and bicycling into their
transportation systems. Because of the numerous
individual and community benefits that walking and
bicycling provide including health, safety,
environmental, transportation and quality of life
transportation agencies are encouraged to go
beyond minimum standards to provide safe and
convenient facilities for these modes.
Recommended Action:
Ensuring that there are transportation choices for
people of all ages and abilities, especially children.
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities should meet
accessibility requirements and provide safe,
convenient, and interconnected transportation
networks. For example, children should have safe
and convenient options for walking or bicycling to
school and parks. People who cannot or prefer not
to drive should have safe and efficient
transportation choices.
Part of the Solution:
Safe Routes To Schools
Safe Routes To School (SRTS) is a federally
funded program through the Federal Highway
Administration under the U.S. Department of
Transportation. In Hawai’i, it is administered by
the Hawai’i DOT. Hawai’i DOT provides funds by a
grant process for programs and infrastructure
improvements. On Kaua’i, that is done in
conjunction with the County of Kaua’i and the
Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition of Kaua’i
County (NPAC), better known as Get Fit Kaua’i, is
taking the program island wide. They started a
pilot program at Kapaa Elementary School that
featured a “walking school bus” on National Walk
and Bike to School Day in May. A walking school
bus is a group of students lead by volunteers to
assist walking the children to school safely. This
helped to accomplish the goal of kids receiving
the physical activity they need which helps
promote better learning once at school. Studies
have shown that even a small amount of exercise
improves academic performance.

Get Fit Kaua’i and its partners are planning to
expand the program island wide. This will be done
by working with local school principals, teachers and
the PTSA. The five E’s are done at each school to
customize the program to the local school’s needs.
Evaluation which assesses how the students
arrive (car, bus or walk/bike) and how far from
school the pupils live. It includes a survey of
parental concerns and fears, and seeks out local
neighborhood problems and barriers, and the
educational component instructs educators and
parents on the current problems and issues, such as
those listed above. Students are taught safety skills
in walking and biking to school in the local
neighborhood traffic conditions.
Enforcement is provided by the Kaua’i Police
Department, which endorses this program and aids
in traffic safety education for the public.
Encouragement is accomplished by school
programs and prizes for students, teachers
and parents.
The final piece is the engineering of the
infrastructure improvements: sidewalks and roads.
This is done with cooperation from the County of
Kaua’i Public Works Department.
Funding Questions
Funding for the SRTS program is available by
grant submission to the Hawai’i Department of
Transportation. In 2009 there was one million
dollars available for grant funding in Hawai’i alone.
There are basically two types of grants that can be
used to help fund the local school projects. The first
is a non infrastructure grant, which can help fund
informational meetings and educational sessions for
parents, students, teachers, school administrators
and PTSA. The second is an infrastructure grant that
provides improvements to make the routes to
schools safer. This can range from re­striping
crosswalks, upgrading or placing warning signs or
flashing signage to major projects like the addition
of sidewalks, trails and pathways, or redesigning of a
dangerous intersection.
Get Fit Kaua’i’s goal for Kaua’i’s Safe Routes to
School Program include:
◼ Increased bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic safety
for everyone
◼ More children walking and bicycling to and
from schools
◼ Decreased traffic congestion
◼ Improved childhood health
◼ Reduced childhood obesity
◼ Encouragement of healthy and active lifestyles
◼ Improved community safety
◼ Reduced fuel consumption
◼ Increased community involvement
◼ Improvements to the physical built
environment that increase the ability to walk
and bicycle to and from schools
Get Involved
Kaua’i’s Safe Routes to School movement offers
many ways for individuals, organizations, public
agencies, schools, and companies to get involved
and make a difference at the local level.
The SRTS program isn’t just for parents, teachers
and students. All community members—from health
organizations and bicycle and pedestrian advocates
to local police officers and business owners—can
contribute to the success of the program.
Please contact Randy Blake at oneislandguy@
mac.com or Bev Brody at 808.212.4765 for more
information on how you can become involved!
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Photos By Anne Barnes
1
Cold Foods
for Hot Day
1. Coconut Creme
Brulee
1 cup lightly toasted baker’s shredded coconut
3/4 cup sugar
7 large egg yolks
2 half pint cartons heavy whipping cream
1 can unsweetened coconut milk ( 14 ounces)
2 tablespoon coconut rum
1/2 tablespoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together egg
yolks and sugar in a large bowl. Heat the cream,
coconut milk, and coconut flakes in a saucepan
just to simmering. Add cream and milk mixture by
the ladle full to egg yolk mixture, whisking
constantly. Add salt and rum. Ladle into 8
heatproof custard cups. Place on a rimmed baking
sheet. Add boiling water to baking sheet, halfway
up custard cups. Bake 45 minutes. Custards should
be softly set. Cool and then cover each custard
cup with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until serving
time.
Preheat broiler. Place custard cups back on a
baking sheet. Put 1/2 rounded teaspoon of sugar
on top of each, smoothing with back of spoon.
Place sheet of custards under broiler and watch
constantly as sugar melts and browns. Remove
and cool slightly before serving. Makes 8 servings.
2
2. Tzaziki
Chop in food processor:
1/2 cucumber peeled
3 cloves garlic
Add to 1 small container of Greek yogurt (if not
available, sour cream is a good substitute)
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with crumbled feta and chill. Serve with
bread and sliced feta cheese and pepperocini.
Tzaziki also can be served as a sauce for lamb or
any grilled meat or vegetable.
3. Grilled Chicken With
Peanut Sauce
To make sauce, combine 2 tablespoons rice
wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2
tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons tahini or
peanut butter, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 cloves
garlic, 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh ginger, and 1
tablespoon water in a blender or food processor;
puree until combined. Grill chicken and slice for
bite­size portions.

4
4. Limeaid
1 to 1 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
5 cups cold water
2 tablespoons Honey
4­6 mint leaves
2/3 cup white sugar
Make a simple syrup with sugar and 1 cup of the
water (In a medium saucepan combine sugar and
water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has
dissolved.) Allow to cool. Add honey.
Steep 4 cups of water with 4­6 mint leaves – cool.
Add sugar mixture to cooled mint water.
Combine with lime juice. Chill. Serve over ice in
tall glasses; garnish with lime slice
3
5. Horiatiki Salad
Put all of the ingredients below in a
big salad bowl:
4 to 5 large ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and
cut into chunks
1 large red onion, sliced thin
1 to 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 bell pepper (any color)
1/4 pound feta cheese, sliced or crumbled
Dried Oregano
1 dozen Kalamata olives (pitted)
6 pepperoncini hot peppers on the side
Pour this mixture over the prepared salad:
2 tablespoons top quality extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Serve as a side to lamb or grilled fish, or as a meal
with crusty bread and Tzaziki.
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By Steve Rymsha
Renewable Outlook
KIUC’s update on projects in
progress and completed
KIUC believes the climate change problem and
its feared effects are among the most serious of
the environmental issues we face today. As we
transition away from fossil fuels, members also
benefit from less volatility in world oil supplies
and price.
To that end, the board and management of
the co­op have updated KIUC’s Strategic Plan to
achieve a high standard of sustainability with
regard to power supply, and providing fair and
competitively valued rates. What follows is a
concise recap of actions taken, and projects in
progress and completed.
We currently are operating at more than 13
percent renewable, but in the next few years are
taking action to surpass state and federal
requirements to reduce greenhouse gases.
KIUC’s 2009 renewable portfolio standard (RPS)
is 14 percent.
Hydroelectric generation was lower compared
to 2008, but reduced electricity sales increased
the RPS percentage.
Green Energy Hydro LLC – 130 kW
◼ 170 homes annually
◼ Began operations in Q3 2009
Port Allen Warehouse
◼ Building integrated photovoltaic systems;
completed the first week of February
◼ Replaced roof and installed 68 kW roofintegrated
photovoltaic system—20 homes
annually
Pole­Mount PV – full potential 1 MW
◼ Two demonstration systems installed in January.
◼ Working with technology provider to
determine the most cost­effective way to roll
out the technology
Ground­Mount PV
◼ In negotiations for 5MW’s to be installed
prior to 2012
◼ 400 to 1,000 homes annually
◼ Projects pending on private lands on
east and south shores
◼ Plan to release RFI for battery
energy storage
Biomass
◼ Green Energy Hawai’i continues to work
toward development
of the 6.4 MW biomass facility and plans
to be operational in 2012
◼ PacWest—if land can be secured for the
project, contract negotiations will begin again.
Concentrating Solar Thermal
◼ Contract under negotiations; project size
would likely increase in size to 15 MW in an
effort to reduce the cost of energy over the
20­year life of the contract.

There may be kilowatts in your backyard or on your roof—sunlight and wind energy just waiting to be
harvested. The first step in harvesting those kilowatts is learning what potential for solar or wind power
really exists there. KIUC has partnered with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to help update
their web tool, In My Backyard (IMBY), so co­op members can find out for themselves if a personal solar
photovoltaic or wind generation project has opportunity for them.
The IMBY web tool estimates the electricity you can produce with a solar photovoltaic array or wind
turbine at your home or business. Homeowners, businesses, and researchers use IMBY to develop quick
estimates of renewable energy production at locations throughout Kaua’i.
IMBY uses a map­based interface to allow you to choose the exact location of your PV array or wind
turbine. Based on your location, system size, and other variables, IMBY estimates the electricity
production you can expect from your system.
Figure 1. Drawing your photovoltaic array on a map of your building.
By Anne Barnes
KIUC IN THE COMMUNITY
In My Backyard (IMBY)
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After entering your address or clicking on the map to your location, you draw the solar array on the
screen. The satellite maps will actually show your house or building. Then you get a chance to make
adjustments for size, direction and tilt of your project.
The website calculates the approximate cost for your project, how much electricity you may generate,
and how long it will take for the project to pay for itself.
Figure 2. IMBY estimates how much electricity your project may generate.
The website can even estimate your before and after utility bill.
Figure 3. IMBY estimate for your utility bill.

As with any estimate, the results are only as good as the data you supply. IMBY gives you the ability to
change the financial values for system price, tax credits, utility rates and the engineering values for
derating—the factor your system might actually provide on your roof considering shade and
other local conditions.
IMBY is an educational tool and may provide a good guess about the kilowatts waiting to be harvested
on your roof. But please remember to consult tax professionals for advice about federal and state tax
credits for your renewable project, and consult with a reputable solar installer for an estimate of cost
and benefits of a project in your own back yard.
Clean Energy Initiatives at KIUC
KIUC and clean energy company Petra Solar teamed up to launch the first utility pole­mounted solar
photovoltaic (PV) system in Hawai’i. Two of Petra Solar’s SunWave TM intelligent PV solar systems were
installed on KIUC utility poles along Ahukini Road in January. “Through projects like this, KIUC continues
to investigate and evaluate various alternative power sources that can help us continue to deliver
reliable, affordable and clean electricity to our members,” said KIUC Senior Energy Solutions Engineer
Steve Rymsha.
This demonstration project is expected to enhance future smart grid capabilities and reliability of the
electric distribution grid. The pole­mounted solar PV system is one of several clean energy initiatives
being undertaken by KIUC.
Construction was completed in February on the 68­kilowatt project at Port Allen. Beachside Solar
Technologies (Beachside Roofing) installed the Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) system. 78
individual solarintegrated BIPV modules were mounted on the warehouse roof and 18 Solatube 21­inch
tubular daylights, were installed to increase natural lighting during the day. Transmission and
distribution crews already upgraded the single­phase line so the warehouse can export power onto the
grid whenever there is surplus power.
Schedule Q Modified Tariff
◼ Tariff allows members to sell excess at KIUC’s
cost of production (avoided cost).
◼ Photovoltaic, wind, hydro, biomass, hybrid
systems, or non­renewable generator utilizing
waste heat
◼ 100 kW or less
◼ 267 member­sited renewable generation
systems installed with a total capacity of
3,667 kWdc
Photovoltaic Density on Kaua’i
KIUC named one of nation’s most solar
integrated utilities
◼ Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) 2009
◼ Ranked #2 for cumulative watts/customer
◼ Ranked #4 for watts/customer installed
in 2009
◼ SEPA 2008
◼ Ranked #4 for cumulative watts/customer
◼ Ranked #2 for watts/customer installed
in 2008
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Sign Up for
County’s Connect CTY
CTY is a telephone/email/text notification system that will alert you
of an emergency in a manner that is convenient for you. Just go to the
County’s website (www.kauai.gov) and click on the orange button that says
“Sign Up Now.” Or call the Civil Defense Agency at 241.1800
and they will be happy to assist you in signing up.

Kaua’i residents are generally familiar with our
unique native species, which include the Newell’s
Shearwater and the less common Hawaiian Petrel
and the Bandrumped Storm Petrel. Although
these birds spend most of their lives at sea, they
return to Kaua’i’s steep­ sloped interior to breed
in the spring and summer.
Each fall, that year’s fledgling birds make their
maiden flight to sea, and will not return until they
approach breeding age several years later. A
fledgling’s initial flight to sea can be perilous. For
example, they are so attracted to bright lights
they often fly in circles around them until they are
exhausted and land or, in some cases, collide with
obstacles like buildings and other structures. Once
grounded, these seabirds have extreme difficulty
regaining flight from flat ground. Hence, without
rescue, they are nearly certain to die due to attack
by predators (such as dogs and cats), being run
over by cars, or from dehydration or starvation.
Each fall the call goes out to Kaua’i residents to
watch for and retrieve downed seabirds, which
are then collected by the Save Our Shearwaters
(SOS) program. Following a prompt evaluation,
and in some cases some care and feeding, nearly
all seabirds handled by SOS are released back to
the wild—more than 30,000 seabirds so far.
Notwithstanding these efforts, the populations
of these seabirds appear to be steadily declining.
Scientists believe the greatest threats to these
species are loss of suitable breeding habitat, and
predation by alien predators such as rats and cats
in the breeding colonies that remain. But
mankind’s lights and structures also can have an
adverse effect.
By Anne Barnes
A Continuing Partnership
KIUC and the Kaua’i Humane Society prepare
for the 2010 Shearwater season
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Reducing Light Attraction
By eliminating stray light through its lamp
replacement program completed in 2004, KIUC
has reduced the number of young birds that get
confused and fall rather than continue out to sea.
You can help reduce light attraction by:
◼ Turning off unnecessary outdoor lights.
◼ Replacing fixtures that scatter light in all
directions—such as globe and carriage
lights—with directional fixtures that point
down and away from the beach.
◼ Shielding the light source. Materials such as
aluminum flashing can be used to direct light
where it is needed and keep it off the beach.
◼ Replacing white incandescent, fluorescent
and high­intensity lighting with a 40­watt or
less yellow bug light.
◼ If you have large windows, draw drapes at
night to keep interior lights from attracting
the birds.
◼ If you live near a county ballpark, check your
neighborhood for grounded seabirds. If the
park is not in use, but the lights are still on,
turn off the lights.
When Rescuing a Seabird
is Necessary
To prepare for seabird recovery, please follow
these recommendations:
◼ Keep an old towel and a ventilated cardboard
box, pet carrier or other non­airtight
container in your car. If you are on foot, just
the towel will do.
In 2009, Angie Merritt took the reins of the
Save Our Shearwaters program, and will
continue her work as the SOS coordinator at
the Kaua’i Humane Society for the 2010
season. For more information on the
program, please contact her at 632.0610.
The SOS season begins in mid­September,
when the first seabird fledglings begin to
emerge from their nests. The Newell’s
shearwater is the most commonly found
grounded seabird during this period. The
species can be easily distinguished by its
“formal wear” of black and white plumage,
dark bill and pink legs with black toes.
◼ If you find a downed bird, gently pick it up
from behind with the towel, carefully
wrapping the material completely around its
back and wings. Place it in a container as soon
as possible. Be aware of the shearwaters’
long, pointed bill. Don’t be worried too much
because the birds are usually docile, but
wrapping the bird in a towel will protect you
and the bird.
◼ Keep the bird covered and in a quiet, shaded
location. Do not feed, water or handle it.
◼ Take the recovered bird to the nearest
shearwater aid station right away (see the page
at right to locate the aid station nearest you).
◼ Do not attempt to release the bird yourself. It
may have internal injuries or be too tired or
weak to survive. Throwing the bird into the air
could cause more injury. Let the trained Save
SOS program staff examine the bird and decide
when, where and how to let it go.
◼ On the board provided at the aid station, write
information about where you found the bird.
The best information would be a street address
or street intersection, the number of a nearby
utility pole or highway mile marker. If you are in
a hurry, you can leave your telephone number
so staff can call you to get additional
information about the bird you found.

The Power
to Partner
If you find a downed bird...
1. Pick up the bird as soon as possible. Use a towel to gently wrap the bird. Don’t be alarmed by the
long pointed bill. Shearwaters are usually docile and easy to handle.
2. Do NOT try to release the bird into the air. Take the bird to the nearest shearwater aid station. SOS aid
station locations are listed below.
3. If you must keep the bird overnight, keep it in a ventilated cardboard box with a secure lid.
SOS Aid Station Locations
West South
Waimea Fire Station Kōloa Fire Station
Hanapēpē Fire Station
Kalaheo Fire Station
Port Allen Chevron
PMRF
Central­East North
Līhu’e Fire Station Kilauea Medical Group
Kapa’a Fire Station Hanalei Fire Station
Matson Nawiliwili Hanalei Liquor Store
Kaua’i Humane Society
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Releases $5,000 to KEO
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In July, the KIUC Charitable Foundation released
an additional $5,000 to Kaua’i Economic
Opportunity (KEO) to help qualified low­income
electricity users with their electric bills.
“In September 2008, the KIUC Charitable
Foundation released $50,000 to help those who
need assistance with their electricity bills,” said
KIUC Charitable Foundation President Allan Smith.
“We are hoping that these additional funds will
continue to help those in need.”
Interested Kaua’i residents should call KEO at
808.245.4077 extension 240 to see if they qualify
or to apply.
In 2005 Governor Linda Lingle signed legislation
enabling KIUC to keep and use for charitable
purposes unclaimed refunds that would have
previously been turned over to the state for its
use. None of these funds come from KIUC assets.
kiuc charitable foundation
The KIUC Charitable Foundation is governed by
nine directors, comprised of three KIUC directors,
three KIUC employees and three KIUC members.
KIUC Charitable Foundation
Scholarship Update
The KIUC Charitable Foundation allocated three
$1,000 liberal arts scholarships for the 2010­2011
academic year at Kaua’i Community College (KCC).
For eligibility requirements and more information
go to the KCC Scholarship Homepage at
https://www.kauaicc.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com.
KIUC Charitable Foundation board member Steve M. Rapozo and KIUC Charitable Foundation Treasurer Carol Bain present
KEO Administrative Officer Lynn Kua (middle) with a check for $5,000 to assist qualified low­income electricity users with
their electric bills.

County of Kaua‘i
HI-5 Parks
Recycling Bins
Recycle:
HI-5 Glass HI-5 Plastic HI-5 Aluminum
Please do not place non-HI5 recyclables or trash into the
recycling bins
The Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
authorized Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative’s
(KIUC) new interim rates on May 26, 2010.
In its interim rate decision issued on April 29,
2010, the PUC granted, in large part, the increase
agreed to by the parties to the rate case
proceeding (KIUC, the State Division of Consumer
Advocacy, the Department of Navy and Kaua’i
Marriott), as stipulated to in the PUC filing made
on April 8, 2010.
As a result of a few adjustments required by the
PUC in said interim rate decision, KIUC prepared
and filed revised rate tariff sheets to reflect these
adjustments as part of KIUC’s new interim rates.
Earn Extra Cash
Residents, visitors, clubs, and sporting groups are welcome to
remove HI-5 items from the recycling bins and redeem them for
cash at redemption centers located throughout the island. Call
or visit the County website for redemption center information.
Program funded by the State Department of Health
For more information, call 241-5112 or visit www.kauai.gov/HI5
Have you heard?
The County of Kaua’i
has placed blue
HI-5 recycling bins
in County Parks.
REGULATORY
New Interim Rates
Tariff Rule No. 9 Notice
The overall interim revenue increase will impact
each rate class differently, depending on the cost
of serving that rate class, with KIUC projected to
receive approximately 2.0 percent above
projected overall revenues for 2010 under current
rates. KIUC will receive a projected 4.6 percent
increase in additional revenues from the
residential class, as compared to the rates
currently in place. For an average residential
customer using 500 kWh per month, this will
result in an approximate $8 increase in the
member’s monthly bill.
The PUC will continue to review details of
KIUC’s rate increase request, and later will issue a
final decision, which may or may not result in
further adjustments in the new interim rates.
If you have any questions or need additional
information relating to the above, please call
808.246.4300.
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By Kathy Williams
Tariff Rule #10
Rates and Optional Rates
PURSUANT TO KIUC’S TARIFF RULE NO. 10, SECTION E.3, WHICH STATES
IN RELEVANT PART:
E.3. Within 60 days after commencement of Company’s service, the Company shall provide the
customer with a brief explanation of the existing rate schedule and billing practice, including
termination of service procedures and policy:
a. The explanation may be in the form of a brochure or written material sent to the customer;
In addition to the $20 service connection fee charged, you have been placed under one of the
following briefly described rate schedules applicable to your class of service (for complete schedules you
may view KIUC’s Tariff located at www.kiuc.coop or come in to the Lihue office):
Residential Service
SCHEDULE “D”
Applicable to single­phase residential service in single­family dwellings metered and billed separately by
the Company. This schedule does not apply where residence and business are combined.
Rate:
Customer Charge: (Per Customer per month) $10.58
Energy Charge:
Energy Rate Adjustment Clause
(ERAC):
(To be added to Customer
Charge) All kWh
(To be added to Customer
Charge) All kWh
$0.34743 per kWh
See explanation at the bottom
of the schedules
The minimum monthly charge shall be ­ (Per customer, per month) $13.50.
The Resource Cost Adjustment (DSM & IRP) Surcharge shall be added to the Customer and Energy
Charges, and energy cost adjustment.

Small Commercial
SCHEDULE “G”
Applicable to all consumers whose maximum demand is not greater than 30 kW for any 15 consecutive
minutes during a month, or whose energy consumption is less than 10,000 kWh in any month and who
do not qualify under Schedule “D.”
Rate:
Customer Charge: (Per Customer per month) $23.82
Energy Charge:
Energy Rate Adjustment
Clause (ERAC):
The minimum monthly charge shall be ­ (Per customer, per month) $26.45.
The Resource Cost Adjustment (DSM & IRP) Surcharge shall be added to the Customer and Energy
Charges, and energy cost adjustment.
Large Commercial
SCHEDULE “J”
Applicable when the customer’s energy consumption exceeds 10,000 kWh in any month or the
customer’s load exceeds 30 kW during any consecutive 15­minute period in any month, and to all
consumers whose maximum demand is not greater than 100 kW for any 15 consecutive minutes during
a month, and who do not qualify under Schedule “D.”
Rate:
(To be added to Customer
Charge) All kWh
(To be added to Customer
Charge) All kWh
Customer Charge: (Per Customer per month) $39.69
Demand Charge:
Energy Charge:
Energy Rate Adjustment
Clause (ERAC):
(To be added to Customer
Charge)
(To be added to Customer
Charge) All kWh
(To be added to Customer
Charge) All kWh
$0.35769 per kWh
See explanation at the
bottom of the schedules
$6.62 per month per kW of
monthly demand
$0.32390 per kWh
See explanation at the
bottom of the schedules
The minimum charge shall be the sum of the Customer Charge and the Demand Charge, but not less
than $198.42 per month.
The Resource Cost Adjustment (DSM & IRP) Surcharge shall be added to the Customer and Energy
Charges, and energy cost adjustment.
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Large Power Primary Service
(metered on the primary side of customer­owned transformers)
SCHEDULE “L”
Applicable to all power users with metered loads in excess of 100 kW during any consecutive
15­minute period in any month. Such customers must sign a contract for service for a minimum period
of twelve (12) months except for temporary services.
Rate:
Customer Charge: (Per Customer per month) $355.08
Demand Charge:
Energy Charge:
The minimum charge shall be the sum of the Customer Charge and the Demand Charge.
The Resource Cost Adjustment (DSM & IRP) Surcharge shall be added to the Customer and Energy
Charges, and energy cost adjustment.
Large Power Secondary Service
(metered on the secondary side of KIUC­owned transformers)
SCHEDULE “P”
Available to all power users with metered loads in excess of 100 kW during any consecutive
15­minute period in any month. Such customers must sign a contract for service for a minimum period
of twelve (12) months except for temporary services.
Rate:
(To be added to Customer
Charge)
(To be added to Customer
Charge and Demand Charge)
$13.94 per kW of monthly
demand
First 400 kWh per kW demand $0.30416 per kWh
All Over 400 kWh per kW demand $0.28141 per kWh
Energy Rate Adjustment
Clause (ERAC):
All kWh
Customer Charge: (Per Customer per month) $369.38
Demand Charge:
Energy Charge:
(To be added to Customer
Charge)
(To be added to Customer
Charge and Demand Charge)
See explanation at the
bottom of the schedules
$11.14 per kW of monthly
demand
First 400 kWh per kW demand $0.31379 per kWh
All Over 400 kWh per kW demand $0.28977 per kWh
Energy Rate Adjustment
Clause (ERAC):
All kWh
See explanation at the
bottom of the schedules
The minimum charge shall be the sum of the Customer Charge and the Demand Charge.
The Resource Cost Adjustment (DSM & IRP) Surcharge shall be added to the Customer and Energy
Charges, and energy cost adjustment.

Street Lighting
SCHEDULE “SL”
Applicable to public street and highway lighting service. Available in general, where the Company owns,
maintains and operates the street lighting facilities and has already installed primary distribution
circuits. Service supplied under this rate is subject to the rules of the Company.
Rate:
1. Fixture Charge:
a. Monthly charge for standard incandescent fixtures with not in excess of 4,000 lumen lamps $3.63
per fixture, per month.
b. Monthly charge for standard mercury vapor fixture with not in excess of 21,000 lumen lamps
$6.25 per fixture, per month.
c. Monthly charge for standard high pressure sodium vapor fixtures:
100 watt $6.25 per fixture, per month
150 watt $6.25 per fixture, per month
200 watt $6.47 per fixture, per month
250 watt $6.47 per fixture, per month
400 watt $6.75 per fixture, per month
2. Energy Charge:
(To be added to Customer Charge)
All kWh
$0.41530 per kWh
Energy Rate Adjustment Clause (ERAC)
(To be added to Customer Charge)
All kWh
See explanation at
the bottom of
the schedules
Minimum Charge will be the above Fixture Charge per fixture connected to the circuit.
The Resource Cost Adjustment (DSM & IRP) Surcharge shall be added to the Customer and Energy
Charges, and energy cost adjustment.
If the Company is asked to remove or relocate facilities within 60 months after installation, the customer
shall make a contribution in the amount of the estimated net removal or relocation cost.
Energy Rate Adjustment Clause (ERAC)
The ERAC adjustment on your bill captures the fuel and purchase power costs that are not already
included in KIUC’s fixed energy charges.
Billing Terms
Bills are due and payable upon receipt. Bills become past due if unpaid within 25 days of the bill date.
When bills are not paid by the due date, electric service may be limited or disconnected. KIUC will
require payment of all past due amount(s), reconnect fee(s), and possible credit deposit before full
service is restored.
Disconnecting Service
Please contact Member Services not less than two (2) working days prior to closing your account or
disconnecting service.
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Statement
of Operations
For the period 01/01/2010 – 05/31/2010
54 KIUC CURRENTS
By Karissa Jonas, Controller
We report that the KIUC results of operations
through May 31, 2010, are improving as the
weak economy begins to show signs of recovery.
Electricity usage on the island has increased
slightly over the prior year. However, it is still at
a significantly decreased level, primarily due to
the reduction in visitors to the island. KIUC is
doing everything it can, while maintaining safety
and reliability, to reduce costs in various areas
in order to continue to meet its loan covenants.
Revenues, expenses and net margins totaled
$61.6 million, $58.8 million and $2.8 million,
respectively, for the five­month period ending
May 31, 2010.
As is the case for all electric utilities, the cost
of power generation is the largest expense,
totaling $35 million or 56.9% of revenues. Fuel
costs are the largest component of power
generation, totaling $29 million or 47.1 percent
of revenues, and representing 82.9 percent of
the cost of power generation. The remaining $6
million or 9.7 percent of revenues and 17.1
percent of the cost of power generation,
represents the cost of operating and
maintaining the generating units.
Percentage of Total Revenue
Taxes
8.4%
Depreciation &
Amortization
11.1%
Administrative &
General
Net of Non-Operating
Margins
6.2%
Marketing &
Communications
0.5%
Interest
6.1%
Member Services
2.4%
Net Margins
4.5%
Fuel & Purchased
Power Costs
47.1%
Production Operation &
Maintenance
9.7%
Transmission & Distribution
Operation & Maintenance
3.8%
The cost of operating and maintaining the
electric lines totaled $2.3 million or 3.8 percent
of total revenues. The cost of servicing our
members totaled $1.5 million or 2.4 percent of
revenues. The cost of keeping our members
informed totaled $0.3 million or 0.5 percent of
revenues. Administrative and general costs—
which include legislative and regulatory
expenses, engineering, executive, human
resources, safety and facilities, information
services, financial and corporate services, and
board of director expenses—totaled $4 million
or 6.5 percent of revenues.
Being very capital intensive, depreciation and
amortization of the utility plant costs $6.8 million
or 11.1 percent of revenues. Although not subject
to federal income taxes, state and local taxes
amounted to $5.2 million or 8.4 percent of
revenues. Interest on long­term debt, at a very
favorable sub­5 percent interest rate, totals $3.8
million or 6.1 percent of revenues. Non­operating
net margins added $0.2 million to overall net
margins. Revenues less total expenses equal
margins of $2.8 million or 4.5 percent of
revenues. Margins are allocated to consumer
members and paid when appropriate.

Parting Shot
Lucky we live Kaua’i.
Simple
Pleasures
Kaua’i Aloha at its Finest
Kaua’i’s Kava B team participated
in the 2010 Aloha State Games
Volleyball tournament on ‘Oahu,
where it won the sportsmanship
award for the Women’s B division.
Front row, from left, Rhonda Morris and
Sunny Acosta. Back row, from left, Deirdre
Wisneski, Nikki Suiaunoa, Harvette Acosta,
Cyndi Ceballos, Sandi Acob, Tami Gandeza
and Kaulana Efhan.
We are always looking for interesting items to feature in SImple Pleasures and Parting Shot. If you have an item to share with
readers, please e­mail currents@kiuc.coop or send it to: KIUC Currents, 4463 Pahe’e Street, Suite 1, Līhu’e, HI 96766­2000.
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56 KIUC CURRENTS
HI-130
Powerlines
Guest Edition
Aloha Members,
In addition to the undergrounding information I mentioned in a
letter to The Garden Island newspaper, this issue of Currents offers
everything from energy services information about how to save on
a new solar water heater to how the co­op can help you save on
your vacation with the Co­op Connections Card— and much more.
In each issue you also will find a financial summary, technical
information, board actions taken on your behalf and energyefficiency
programs available to you.
Since cooperatives began electrifying rural America in the 1930s, they have made it a priority to
communicate with their membership through different mediums. And so we continue to do so at
KIUC. While publications like KIUC Currents, bill messages and bill inserts may seem like public
relations measures, in actuality they are representative of a cooperative’s place in the community.
On occasion we are asked why we publish the magazine at all. Why do we print bill inserts?
Why do we print advertisements in the newspaper notifying our members of upcoming events and
programs? We tell them that as a cooperative, our focus is much different and much farther
reaching than that of an investor­owned utility.
KIUC takes the fifth of seven co­op principles, “Education, Training and Information,” seriously
because we believe the utility will be more successful in all ways with an educated, informed and
actively participating membership. There cannot be successful democracy without an informed
electorate—in our case, our membership.
We hope you will continue to read each issue of Currents. Education and information are our
goals—and we hope you will learn something about your co­op in every issue. But we also hope to
inspire you to participate, to come to your annual meeting in September and to help elect your
board each year.
Mahalo,
David J. Bissell
Vice President and CFO