August 2011 - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

3-Time Award-Winning
August 2011
NRECA Youth Tour delegates
return to Kaua’i as stronger leaders,
with confidence to make a difference.

Kamamalu Condominiums in
Lihue
Beautiful, Brand New 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath
condominiums! No restrictions on resale.
Opportunity available now for Owner occupants or
Investors! Very spacious floor plan with wonderful
features. Interior Units: $189,000(fs) End Units:
$242,000(fs). Call: Aloha Island Properties 246-
0334 or Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677.
5121 Menehune Road #1,
Waimea
A Gardener's delight! Almost 16,000 sf of land
filled with fruit trees! 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths.
Beautiful clean lines and pine trim construction.
Vaulted ceiling in the upstairs and a solarpowered
roof fan. $365,000(fs). Call: Kay
Leonard(RA) 634-8697.
Islander on the Beach
OCEANFRONT property located along the beautiful
Coconut Coast of Kapaa. Ground floor unit located
directly across from the swimming pool w/ distant
ocean views. ONLY steps from the beach. Sold
COMPLETELY furnished w/ Hawaiian Style Decor and
includes Travertine flooring, under-cabinet lighting at
the kitchenette area, a small refrigerator, microwave
and small sink. $86,900(fs). Call: Kay Leonard(RA)
634-8697 or Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677
Aloha Island Properties
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
(808) 246-0334
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. Guest quarters and a Salt water
swimming pool. $1,550,000(fs). Call: Karen
Agudong(R) 652-0677 or Kay Leonard(RA) 634-8697
Kauai Beach Villas #E4
Nice Ocean view 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Condo
with resort amenities at a Great Price. Quiet
location in the complex. Amenities include 24/7
security, tennis, pool, bbq, water features,
beautiful grounds and much more. ONLY
$269,900(fs). Call: Judy Piano(RA) 651-9230
Beautiful Pikake Lots in
Lihue
#1669 - Spacious 11,307 sf corner lot slightly
elevated enhancing the views.
$309,000(fs)
#1739 - Golf Course, Lake & Mountain Views.
11,513 sf. $269,000(fs)
#1710 - Located on the 7th Fairway with Dynamic
Ha'upu Mountain and gorgeous Golf
Course views.. $359,000(fs)
#1726 - Wonderful level, corner lot located toward
the back of the subdivision. Gorgeous
Mtn. views $265,000(fs)
#1727 - 14,335 sq ft allows guest house. Golf
course, lake frontage & dynamic mountain
views. $319,000(fs)
Call: Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677
Halelani Village #X-102
Corner ground floor condominium at Halelani
Village. Fantastic fenced yard and good
placement within complex. Nicely renovated 2
bedroom, 1.5 bathroom with beautiful, low
maintenance laminate flooring throughout. Clean
and well maintained. $145,000(fs). Lender
approved price. Short Sale. Call: Charlotte
Barefoot(R) 651-4627.
7136 Alamahi Road, Wainiha -
NORTH SHORE
11,051 sf lot in Wainiha. ONLY $275,000(fs)! Just
a short walk to the beautiful North Shore Beaches
and a short drive to beautiful and historic Hanalei
town. Priced to sell! Sold As-Is. Sale is subject to
Bankruptcy Court approval. Call: Karen
Agudong(R) 652-0677 for more information.
6370 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa
3 Bedrooms, 1 bath home with attached 1
bedroom, 1 bath and additional workshop building
with bath, located on a spacious lot of almost
15,000 sf. Beautiful mountain views. One electric
meter and 2 water meters. Main house has solar.
Property being sold As-is. $399,999(fs). Call:
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

Table of Contents
QMARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A Picture’s Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Resurgence in Heat Pump Water Heating Technology . . . . . . . . .6
Advanced Meters for Advanced Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Alexander & Baldwin and KIUC Announce
Largest Solar Facility on Kaua‘i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
On the Way to Waiahi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DLNR Supports Hydro Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
KIUC Membership Approves Board Decision on
Free Flow Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
KIUC Petition Signature Validation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Customer Generation Rate Comparison Offering . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Effects of Lightning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Renewable Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
KIUC Charitable Foundation Releases Funds for
‘Free School Supplies Day’ and Scholarships
for KCC Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
A Continuing Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Stop Flu at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Walk to End Alzheimer’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Four Smiling Faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2012 Calendar of Student Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Mr. Medeiros Goes to Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Rise and Shine! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
A Message From the Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
KIUC’s 2011 Membership Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Board Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Tariff Rule #10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Co­op Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Simple Pleasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Parting Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Powerlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
2011 NRECA Youth Tour participants from left, Kalei
Groves from Olelo Christian Academy, Amy Niwa from
Kapaa High School, Kristen Sugihara from Kaua‘i High
School, and John Medeiros from Waimea High School.
For more information, see page 26.
Photo by Shana Read.
EDITOR
Anne Barnes
ASSISTANT EDITORS
Maile Moriguchi
Shelley Paik
Pam Blair
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Anne Barnes
Paul Daniels
Jessika­Lyn Garcia
Karissa Jonas
Carey Koide
John Medeiros
Maile Moriguchi
Amy Niwa
Shelley Paik
Steve Rymsha
Teofilo “Phil” Tacbian
Kathryn Williams
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.
KIUC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

4 KIUC CURRENTS
By Claurino Bueno
ENERGY SERVICES
QMARP
After electric water heating, refrigerators are
the second­highest consuming appliance in a
home. Improvements in the efficiency of
refrigerators have increased significantly, largely
due to government mandates. In 1972, the
average refrigerator used more than 1,800
kilowatt­hours (kWh) a year. Thanks to new
standards for refrigerators set in 2000, they
average less than 500 kWh a year.
The Qualified Member Appliance Rebate
Program (QMARP) was developed to help
qualifying low­income seniors (age 60+) reduce
their residential energy use by replacing older, less
efficient appliances with new, more efficient ones
at no cost to the participant.
The program demonstrates KIUC’s commitment
to the Kaua‘i community and the pursuit of energy
efficiency. It may not make economic sense to
install a solar water heater for a small family with
one or two people in the household. However,
replacing an older refrigerator makes perfect
economic sense.
Judith Graf of Wailua, received her new Maytag refrigerator May 2011 thanks to KIUC’s QMARP program.

KIUC also provides an energy evaluation for the
rest of the home. That may qualify members to
receive compact fluorescent light bulbs, energyefficient
showerheads, a water heater tank wrap
and faucet aerators at no cost, if they are needed.
KIUC takes a broad approach. Once at the
house, co­op staff tries to accomplish as much as
possible to maximize the use of time and
minimize the member’s bill.
KIUC partners with the County of Kaua‘i Office
of Elderly Affairs on the program. The county
performs the “intake,” verifying the applicant’s
age and income, and provides referrals for the
program. It is the first point of contact, and the
partnership has worked well. The county has
experienced outreach consultants who are aware
of many resources and programs that may benefit
Kaua‘i’s seniors, including the QMARP.
Hidden somewhat out of sight at the north
end of Kapa’a, at 1465­C Kuhio Highway, you
can find Epic Hair Boutique.
Owned and operated by Darci Furtado,
Kaua‘i's newest hair boutique features Aveda
concept salon products and specializes in cuts,
colors, weddings and much more. The people at
Epic make each guest feel comfortable,
welcomed and relaxed.
Darci said they are passionate about what
they do, and are aligned with Aveda’s vision of
connecting beauty and well being.
Darci is assisted by two stylists, Crystal
Jefferson and Heidi Rodriguez. Like Darci, both
are Aveda trained and certified.
This energetic girl was born and raised on
Kaua‘i, graduating from Kapa’a High School. She
was trained and certified at the The Paul
Mitchell School in Costa Mesa, California. Her
salon opened in February 2010.
QMARP Eligibility
■ Potential recipient must be on the residential rate schedule.
■ Homeowner must be 60 years or older.
■ Household must meet federal poverty income guidelines for the
program year. Income eligibility will be based on total gross
household income from all sources.
■ Refrigerator replaced must be a minimum of 11 years old and be the
primary refrigerator. Existing unit will be removed from the residence
at no cost by KIUC.
For more information, please call the County of Kaua‘i Office of Elderly
Affairs or KIUC’s Energy Services at 246.8280 or 246.8287.
By Paul Daniels
A Picture’s Worth...
Darci came in contact with KIUC’s Energy
Wise Program because she thought she needed
a way to reduce her overall energy bill. Kamuela
Gomes, owner of Island Window Tinting and a
KIUC trade ally, helped her reduce the impact
of the hot afternoon sun on her air
conditioning. Darci also received a free energy
audit, which identified additional energy
savings opportunities. As a result, Epic Hair
qualified for assistance to install not only the
window tinting, but new LED track lighting also.
Darci reports the tinting and new lights have
made a big difference on cooling her salon.
Good luck, Darci, and thanks for helping
Kaua‘i reduce its energy demand.
If you have a
business, large or
small, and want to
participate in the
Commercial Energy
Wise Program, call
Paul Daniels at
246.8275.
AUGUST 2011 5

By Ray Mierta
Resurgence in Heat Pump Water
Heating Technology
KIUC announces availability of rebate for heat pump water heating
6 KIUC CURRENTS
We all know how good a long hot shower can
feel after a tough day at work or a long day at the
beach.
The modern “automatic water heater” makes
hot water available and a hot shower possible at
all times of the day or night with just a turn of the
wrist. The first water heater dates to 1870 in
England. It wasn’t efficient and could be
dangerous, since there were no temperature
controls and it was unpressurized, but it beat
trekking down to the nearest hot springs, if one
was available, or burning wood or some other
combustible material to heat water for a bath. Not
much is known about that invention, but the first
storage water heater dates to 1889. A Norwegian
immigrant invented the first commercially
available water heater in Pennsylvania. Edwin
Rudd designed the first of what would later
become the modern storage water heater. While
there still may be a few wood heaters around that
were common on the plantations, and at one time
there were diesel fueled heaters on Kaua‘i, most
of the water on the island is heated with
electricity and solar. About one third of the homes
on Kaua‘i have solar water heating. The average
all electric home on Kaua‘i spends up to half of its
monthly electric use on heating water.
Kukui Grove First Fridays at the Mall
2011 light bulb exchange dates:
August 5 ■ September 2 ■ October 7
November 4 ■ December 2

An alternative is a hybrid design—a heat pump
water heater—that uses a combination of
electricity and warm air (energy) removed from
the environment to heat water.
On the mainland, heat pump technology is used
within a single unit to provide both heating and
cooling to a home. On Kaua‘i, heat pumps are best
used for heating water. There are an
undetermined number of heat pump water
heaters on Kaua‘i.
The technology here suffered from poor
product design, resulting in questionable
reliability, and a lack of understanding about how
the units operated. Although they are installed by
a plumber and the installation is similar to a
conventional electric water heater, maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair service were
nonexistent. That is changing.
Energy prices are remaining high and for longer
periods of time, bringing a renewed interest to
heat pump water heating technology. The heat
pump industry use to consist of small regional
manufacturers without the ability to widely
distribute product or provide service and repairs.
Recently, large corporations such as Rheem and
General Electric have taken an interest in this
water heating technology and want to expand
availability and provide support services.
Energy Star has created efficiency standards for
heat pump water heaters. Only Rheem and
General Electric have received Energy Star
certification. Both manufacturers supply a 10­year
parts warranty for their product.
How It Works
Generally, it is easier to move something than it
is to create it. In basic terms, a heat pump water
heater works like a standard refrigeration unit—an
air conditioner or refrigerator—but in reverse,
heating water up to 140 degrees.
As long as the average ambient air temperature
stays above 50 degrees—not a problem on
Kaua‘i— it is less expensive to heat water with a
heat pump water heater than a standard electric
water heater.
Estimated Savings
A standard electric water heater can use about
4,200 kilowatt­hours (kWh) or about $1,932 a year
in hot water. Based on heat pump technology and
manufacturers’ estimates, the same amount of
water heated with a heat pump water heater will
save about $1,198. That is a 62­percent reduction.
The cost of a heat pump water heater is only
slightly higher than a standard 50­gallon electric
water heater.
Incentives
The federal government is offering a 30­percent
tax credit on the total cost of a Energy Starcertified
heat pump water heater. In addition,
KIUC is offering a $300 rebate incentive for the
purchase of any Energy Star certified heat pump
water heater.
Heat Pump or Solar?
Nothing beats solar. Solar water heating can cut
water heating costs by up to 90 percent. A heat
pump water heater cannot do that, but the price
is much lower than solar water heating, making it
a viable alternative when considering your budget
or when solar is not technically feasible. The ideal
location for a heat pump water heater is a room
10x10x7, or any open area such as a carport or a
garage. If your existing electric water heater is in a
small closet, you may need to add venting to the
closet area so the cool air that is rejected by the
heat pump water heater can dissipate. Your
installing plumber can help with location
requirements.
Where to Buy
Energy Star­certified heat pump water heaters
are available at Sears, Home Depot, and
Fergusons. Visit www.kiuc.coop for more
information regarding availability and for a Heat
Pump Water Heater Rebate Application.
AUGUST 2011 7

8 KIUC CURRENTS
By Anne Barnes
COOPERATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Meters
for Advanced Service
Frequently asked questions about smart meters
If you are a regular reader, you know that In
November 2009, KIUC and 26 other electric
cooperatives from 10 states were awarded a
$33.9 million matching grant from the U.S.
Department of Energy under the American
Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) for Smart
Grid Demonstration Projects. DOE awarded the
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s
Cooperative Research Network half of the
project’s total cost of $67 million to test and
develop technologies that operate together to
make the grid more efficient and reliable. The
cost of KIUC’s project is $11 million, of which $5.5
million is being provided by the ARRA.
As part of the program, KIUC is investing in
new, smart meters to improve the efficiency and
reliability of the electric system. Members have
begun asking questions about these new meters
and how they work. Here are the most common
questions and answers.
How is KIUC’s efficiency improved by
Smart meters?
With remote meter reading and reconnection,
we save time and money. And with more detailed
data about demand and usage we can distribute
power more efficiently.
How will the new technology improve
affordability of electric service?
Operating more efficiently can help minimize
cost increases. We also can use the new data to
help our members address high bills.
How will new smart meters increase
KIUC’s reliability?
New meters help us locate and respond to
outages faster and more safely, and help us
improve power quality, reducing surges and
blinks.
When will my meter be installed?
KIUC anticipates installation for the
demonstration project to begin in 2012. The fiveyear
process will include an expected two years
of installation of new meters at members’ homes
and installing communications infrastructure to
assess smart grid effectiveness, and three years
for data gathering and analysis.
Will I lose electrical service during
the installation?
Yes, for a few minutes. You will need to reset
electronic clocks and other devices.
How does my new automated meter
work?
With these new meters, KIUC will be able to
communicate with each individual meter
remotely from our central office.

Why are we changing to the
automated meters?
The meter upgrade provides KIUC members
with numerous benefits:
■ Accuracy—fewer read errors
■ Fewer estimated bills
■ Billing date flexibility
■ Monitor energy consumption
■ Improved power quality
■ Faster outage restoration
■ Potential energy savings
How much is this going to cost?
There will be no additional cost to the member
to install the new system. No rate increase is
anticipated in association with this project.
Following the installation, members will receive a
bill with two readings: one for the old meter and
one for the new meter.
What other additional installation
parts will I need?
No additional parts are anticipated or required.
However, if something is identified as faulty or
hazardous with a member’s equipment, the co­op
will replace it.
Who will be changing out the meters?
We anticipate employees and members from a
vendor team will be changing the meters.
Do members have a choice in getting
a new meter?
The plan is to install new meters on all
accounts. The cooperative is embarking on a
systemwide program that will change all existing
residential and commercial meters to acquire
more accurate information, without the need to
enter a member’s property.
Currently, if members have a question about
their energy usage, the cooperative must send
operations personnel to the member/owner’s
property to re­read the meter. With the new
system, customer service representatives can
access the meter information and obtain the
reading almost instantaneously.
The new system will give the cooperative
frequent meter readings, instead of monthly
readings. The new system also will provide new
data that will enable KIUC to monitor the system
better and correct inefficiencies.
But what if I REALLY don’t want
a new meter?
While the plan is to install new meters on all
accounts, KIUC management and the board are
discussing an opt­out program. If the decision is
made to move forward with this option, there will
be a cost associated with a member’s decision not
to receive a new smart meter.
What is the difference between the
new meters and the old meters?
The new meters are equipped with a two­way
communications module and the ability to
communicate with our central office computer
system. The existing meters were either an
electro­mechanical device or an older digital
device.
Will I keep the same rate after
the conversion?
Yes, members will continue to stay on the same
rate class as they have in the past.
What if my bill reports more kWh
usage than normal or I think my meter
is not working correctly?
Contact the KIUC office right away at 246.4300
to discuss your billing concerns. Electronic meters
are more accurate than analog or mechanical
meters. The new meters installed have been
tested and meet American National Standards
Institute regulations.
Will meter readers ever need to come
to read the meter onsite again once the
new meter is in place?
Probably not. Meter readers no longer will
regularly need to spend valuable time traveling to
every meter for a monthly read. All meter reads
will be digitally transmitted back to co­op
headquarters.
What information does the new
meter record?
The new meter records an electronic kWh
reading, the date and time of energy usage, the
overall peak demand of the electric account, if the
meter has rotated backwards, and the number of
times the meter has experienced a loss of power
for any reason. In fact, the meter will record the
date and time of light blinks and the length of a
power outage.
AUGUST 2011 9

KIUC INCLUDED IN OBAMA
ADMINISTRATION’S RELEASE
OF ‘A POLICY FRAMEWORK
FOR THE 21ST CENTURY GRID
KIUC President and CEO David Bissell was invited to Washington, D.C.,
for the unveiling of the Obama Administration’s grid modernization
event. “A Policy Framework for the 21st Century Grid: Enabling Our
Secure Energy Future” includes KIUC as a case study for a battery energy
storage system and implementing demand response to support solar
generation. The report highlights the opportunities a modernized electric
system provides for America. It can be found at
www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/pressroom/06132011.
10 KIUC CURRENTS
What day of the month will the
meters be read?
All of the co­op’s new meters can be read at a
variety of times to obtain a history of account
information. However, for billing purposes,
member bills will be read on monthly schedules.
Once co­op employees no longer
need to read the meter, can obstacles
be constructed that may make the
meter inaccessible?
No. Reasonable access to equipment still must
be maintained. This allows for cooperative
personnel to either read or maintain the meter, if
necessary, at reasonable times.
How will the co­op read the meters?
The cooperative’s computer will communicate
with the substation­installed equipment, which
sends a request for one or more meter readings.
The meter reading is sent back to the co­op via a
secure network.
Will someone other than the co­op be
able to read the new meter?
It is unlikely. Meter manufacturers are
incorporating security features and encryption
technology into their meters, as recommended by
national security experts. KIUC’s goal is to upgrade
the electric distribution system to make it safer,
more secure and more reliable. Your new digital
meter is part of this effort. Once your new digital
meter is installed, your cooperative will be able to
tell if someone “tampers” with your meter
because the meter will report any tampering
attempts to the cooperative.
Are there potential health impacts
from a meter that can receive and
send data?
The simple answer is “no,” but like any new
technology, smart grid technology is triggering
concerns among a small segment of consumers.
KIUC is vigorously committed to the safety of its
members, and will make it a priority to address
any concerns in the months to come.
Research conducted by the Electric Power
Research Institute, the Utilities Telecom Council
and others has revealed no health impacts from
digital meters. The radio frequencies emitted by
digital meters fall well below the maximum
recommended in federal guidelines. Compare this
activity to a laptop with a wireless connection,
which is constantly sending and retrieving data.
A digital meter equipped to send and receive
data has an RF density hundreds of times less
than the RF density of a cell phones—and the
meters are installed on the outside of your house,
not next to your ear.
Will the co­op continue to do service
inspections?
Routine inspections of all meters and services
will continue to look for safety hazards, theft or
other problems.
How secure will the new meters be?
The meter display is visible for members to
check their consumption. All other information
and data stored in the meter is secure and the
meter is sealed.
Can the cooperative disconnect electric
service using the new meters?
Yes, meters can have remote disconnect
capabilities.
Will the new meter notify the co­op
when the power goes out?
Yes. The meters will be able to record outages,
allowing the cooperative to identify outages to
individual households immediately.
Will the co­op notify me prior
to installation?
Yes. KIUC will send out installation schedules.
How will I know if my meter has
been changed?
The co­op employee or contractor will leave a
door hanger on your front door to let you know
they have changed the meter. KIUC will work with
businesses to minimize any inconvenience. You do
not have to be present during the meter change.
If you have other questions or concerns, please contact Anne Barnes at the co­op, 246.4300. Upcoming issues of KIUC Currents will continue to
inform you on the progress of the program. Please see additional information at www.kiucrenewablesolutions.coop.

On July 18, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (A&B)
and Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative jointly
announced plans for a 6­megawatt utility­scale
solar (photovoltaic) facility on Kaua‘i’s sunny
south shore.
A subsidiary of A&B will be the developer and
operator of the facility, and will sell the power to
KIUC under a 20­year, fixed­rate power purchase
agreement (PPA) signed by the parties. The
proposed facility—which is contingent on state and
county approvals—would be built on a 20­acre,
industrial­zoned parcel of land owned by A&B
adjacent to KIUC’s Port Allen Generating Station.
The site is located in one of the highest solar
radiation regions on Kaua‘i.
Pending county and state regulatory approvals,
construction is expected to begin in late 2011,
with completion before the end of 2012.
“A&B is pleased to increase its production of
clean energy on Kaua‘i through this investment,
and to help achieve KIUC’s renewable energy
goals,” said Christopher J. Benjamin, A&B’s chief
financial officer, who also oversees A&B’s
agribusiness unit and energy­related initiatives.
“Our company’s century­long commitment to
generating renewable energy for Kaua‘i’s residents
and businesses dates to the very origins of
McBryde Sugar Company through the operation
of our hydroelectric facilities at Kalaheo and
Wainiha, which currently generate about 5 MW of
electricity for KIUC,” he explained.
“We are excited to think that A&B will soon be
capable of generating a total of 11 MW of clean,
renewable energy on Kaua‘i, and we look forward
to expanding our collaborative relationship with
KIUC to explore additional renewable energy
opportunities.”
A&B already is among the state’s largest
providers of renewable energy, generated by
hydroelectric facilities on both Maui and Kaua‘i
and biomass­fueled cogeneration on Maui.
KIUC President & CEO David Bissell said, “A&B’s
facility, which would be the largest solar
generation facility on Kaua‘i when completed,
underscores KIUC’s progress in the solar arena.
Alexander & Baldwin
and KIUC Announce
Largest Solar Facility on Kaua‘i
Island to benefit From clean, renewable energy under 20­year, fixed­rate contract
When coupled with an existing 1­MW facility at
Kapa‘a and a planned 3­MW facility at Poipu, KIUC
will likely have the highest percentage of solar PV
on its system anywhere in the country.
“This project means KIUC members will benefit
for the next two decades from clean, renewable
solar energy at a fixed price below our current
cost of generation and not tied to oil. This is truly
a win­win situation for the Kaua‘i community and
underscores our ability to work with landowners
to make these kinds of projects happen.”
“With these solar projects placed in service, and
with the completion of previously announced
projects, we anticipate that KIUC’s renewable
energy portfolio will meet more than 20 percent
of Kaua‘i’s annual energy needs,” said KIUC Board
Chairman Teofilo “Phil” Tacbian. “We continue to
believe that our portfolio approach emphasizing
multiple technologies—including solar,
hydropower, and biomass generation—is the best
path to meeting our goal of becoming 50 percent
renewable by 2023.”
As currently planned, the 6 MW polycrystalline
panel solar facility will be integrated with a
battery energy storage system (BESS) installed by
KIUC at the point of interconnection to the grid.
The BESS will facilitate greater stability on the
KIUC system by maintaining a predictable flow of
power from the Port Allen solar facility and other
intermittent generation resources.
Additional information about the proposed
project will be provided to KIUC’s members at the
cooperative’s quarterly update meetings, while
A&B will seek additional community feedback at
an Eleele­Hanapepe­Port Allen meeting to be
scheduled later this summer.
AUGUST 2011 11

On the Way to Waiahi
A Pictorial
Instrument and control electricians take
readings monthly at Blue Hole and Waikoko
for the Waiahi hydros. The readings are stored
in little probes that are downloaded onto
computers for data collection.
12 KIUC CURRENTS
Blue Hole
By Shelley Paik
On the right the public notice sign at the
Blue Hole Diversion reads, "Please do not
modify this stream diversion or tamper with
the position of the gates in any way. The
water is being diverted in order to provide
green energy for the people of Kaua‘i."
Above the upstream of the Blue Hole diversion from the Wailua
North Fork Stream. Blue Hole is the first diversion of water to
the Waiahi Hydros.
Above, the Blue Hole diversion leads to an
overflow weir and a stilling chamber (a flow
meter probe is located inside black pipe). This
stilling chamber is where water is monitored for
temperature and levels every 15 minutes so KIUC
can determine how much water is being diverted
to the Waiahi Hydros. Josh Rapanot, KIUC
Apprentice I&C electrician, takes readings at the
Blue Hole probe. Josh first conducted a manual
reading before he dowloaded the data to his
laptop. After the download, another manual
reading was taken off the staff gauge on the side
of the pipe (or stilling well).

Above, the Blue Hole diversion water enters the
tunnel moving water to Waikoko stream.
Above, water from the tunnel ends up here, at the Waikoko stream
diversion, where many people enjoy swimming in the cool water.
Left, the blue Hole diversion overflow weir.
Above, the Waikoko stream diversion.
Above, Josh takes readings at the Waikoko Tunnel
diversion. This flow now is an accumulation of Blue
Hole and Waikoko stream diversion waters heading
toward the Waiahi hydros through tunnels and
open ditches.
AUGUST 2011 13

14 KIUC CURRENTS
By Anne Barnes
DLNR Supports Hydro Exploration
On June 29, KIUC received a statement of
support for its exploration of new, small
hydroelectric development from the Hawai‘i
Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
KIUC has been in consultation with DLNR and
other state agencies and elected officials as a part
of its ongoing outreach efforts as the cooperative
evaluates the viability of hydropower on Kaua‘i.
“The state supports renewable and
hydroelectric energy projects and encourages the
Kaua‘i community to move forward in studying
the island's hydroelectric potential,” said Deborah
Ward, DNLR information specialist.
The statement voiced concern regarding the
potential use of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) to “license” projects at the
construction phase of development, but
recognized that KIUC thus far has not filed any
license applications.
While KIUC has discussed these concerns with
state officials, the cooperative is committed to
working out with state agencies the best process
that ensures protecting state resources and KIUC’s
first right to develop projects deemed feasible
after completion of extensive, mandatory
community outreach and cultural, environmental,
and agricultural impact studies.
“The decision whether or not to use the FERC
licensing process will not be made for a year or
more," said David Bissell, KIUC president and CEO.
" We remain committed to engaging state
agencies, officials, our members, and community
in a dialogue to define the optimal process for
responsible hydroelectric power development.”
DNLR’s statement concluded, “State officials
have discussed these concerns with the Kaua‘i
Island Utility Cooperative and acknowledge that
the utility to date has made no commitment to
seek a federal license.”
For a complete copy of DNLR’s statement,
please go to www.kiucrenewablesolutions.coop.
Bissell said DNLR’s statement is consistent with
the cooperative’s commitment to responsible
hydroelectric power development—in particular,
the board of director’s April 18, 2011, resolution.
It reads, in part, that KIUC will always:
■ Recognize the legitimacy and priority of the
cultural, diversified agricultural, hunting,
fishing, tourism, and recreational needs of
Kaua‘i, using only the remaining water flow
after such considerations for hydro.
■ Recognize that sufficient stream flow must be
maintained for adequate habitat for affected
aquatic and terrestrial species.
■ Get direct input from any and all interested
parties and include their concerns and
objectives in any preliminary designs for a
hydro project.
■ Include ongoing online access for community
members’ hydro questions, with answers
posted on a publicly accessible website.
■ Continue to get direct input to consider
whether further design modifications are
needed to meet the objectives of any
interested parties once a design for a hydro
project is proposed.
■ Recognize that stakeholder involvement may
require meetings, forums and other feedback
resources that exceed any procedural
requirements of governmental bodies.

KIUC Membership Approves Board
Decision on Free Flow Power
On July 8, certified results in the Kaua‘i Island
Utility Cooperative ballot initiative confirmed the
KIUC Board of Directors’ decision to engage Free
Flow Power (FFP) to help the cooperative explore
the potential for new, small hydropower on Kaua‘i.
The yes vote prevailed, with 5,404 or 72 percent
of members voting yes and 2,098 or 28 percent
voting no.
The independent election management
consultant, Merriman River Group, certified the
results of member ballots. Merriman River Group
has managed the counting and certification of
KIUC’s board elections since 2009. Observers of
the ballot count included a representative of the
petitioners.
“We would like to say mahalo to the hundreds
of community members who came out to our
public meetings and actively participated in KIUC’s
outreach process,” said KIUC Chairman Teofilo
“Phil” Tacbian. “We take to heart all of your
comments, both supportive and critical, and we
look forward to continuing to reach out to the
entire Kaua‘i community as we explore
hydropower for our island.”
KIUC President and CEO David Bissell said the
cooperative was in the process of scheduling its
next round of regular quarterly meetings.
“We look forward to further discussing the role
that hydropower and other renewables play in
achieving our strategic plan goals of reaching at
least 50 percent renewable supplied power for
Kaua‘i,” he said. “Receiving input from all Kaua‘i
stakeholders, KIUC members, state and local
leaders, and those that have concerns about our
hydropower evaluation alike, will be an essential
component of our continued assessment of
hydropower resources on Kaua‘i.”
Continued Tacbian, “We are grateful for the
support our members have shown, and we remain
committed to the principals outlined in our board
resolution passed in April which mandates
continued long­term outreach efforts, while
considering agricultural, cultural, recreational and
environmental interests in our evaluation of
hydropower’s potential on Kaua‘i. We look
forward to engaging in a process to determine the
blueprint for how responsible hydropower
development can be determined for Kaua‘i.”
Bissell added, “We continue to believe that
KIUC’s low cost of capital, tax­exempt and nonprofit
status provides the best and lowest­cost
structure for hydropower development. As a
member­owned cooperative with a board elected
by the members, KIUC’s evaluation criteria will
always be based on what is best for Kaua‘i,
without a profit motive interfering with that
ultimate responsibility.”
VOTE
AUGUST 2011 15

16 KIUC CURRENTS
By Kathryn Williams
KIUC Petition Signature
Validation Process
When KIUC receives a petition from the membership, the validation of signatures on the
petition is required. If the member is an account holder of an active account, he or she is
considered to be a member in good standing. The validation process is as follows:
I. Valid Signatures
A signature is considered to be valid if the
petitioner is the customer of record on an active
electric account and has subscribed to
membership in the cooperative.
Based on the information provided by the
petitioner, the following sequential steps are
taken to validate each signature:
Account Number
■ If an account number has been provided, the
name on the petition is matched with the
name on an account.
■ If the names are the same or one is a
derivative of the other (“Bob” instead of
“Robert”) and the account is active, the
signature is considered to be valid.
Name Search
■ If no account number has been provided, the
name on the petition is used to search for an
account.
■ If the name is found, any additional
information provided on the petition, such as
phone number and/or address, is used to
confirm account ownership.
■ If the name and account information provided
can be verified, the signature is considered to
be valid.
Address/Phone Number Search
■ If there is no account number and the name is
only partially legible, the address or phone
number provided is used to search for an
account.
■ If an account is found, the name on that
account must be recognizable as the same on
the petition.
■ If the name and account information can be
verified, the signature is considered to be
valid.
II. Invalid Signatures
If the name of a petitioner cannot be verified
after all possible searches, the signature is
considered to be invalid.
Spouses of account holders are not members
and, as such, their signatures are not valid.
A validated signature is counted only once,
regardless of the number of active accounts held
by the petitioner.
The signature of an account holder of an
inactive account is not valid.
III. Undetermined
If a signature cannot be adequately validated by
account, name, address, and/or phone number—
i.e., the service address and account number are
valid, but the name of the account holder and the
signature are not a reasonable match—it is
determined to be a “maybe.”
In the case where the number of undetermined
signatures impacts the validity of the petition,
KIUC will attempt to contact the petitioner by
phone to validate the name and signature.
IV. Access to Petition Names
Due to privacy concerns, copies of petitions
received by KIUC will not be provided for
inspection by other members or the general
public. Any petition that includes personal
information will always be held in strictest
confidence Members’ expectation of privacy will
be respected.

By Claurino Bueno
Customer Generation
Rate Comparison Offering
KIUC offers three interconnection schedules for alternative energy sources. Net Energy Metering
(NEM), Schedule Q, and the NEM Pilot are the three interconnection schedules currently available. This
table will help KIUC members differentiate, compare and understand, the different schedules. For
additional information, please contact KIUC’s Energy Services at 246.8280 or 246.8287.
Schedule Details /
Function
Eligible Customer
Generator
Metering & Bill Rendering
NEM
Permanent
customer
1 Calendaryear
January 1 to
December 31
Schedule “Q”
Modified
Permanent
customer
2 Calendar year
Januaryֶ 1 to
December 31
NEM Pilot Description—Options
Permanent
customer
3 Calendar year
January, 1 to
December 31
Annual Credits No Yes Yes
Rate
Agreement,
Interconnection
Requirements & Process
Duration of Agreement/
Contract Term
Maximum Generator
Capacity Allowed
(Duration of Offering)
Maximum Aggregate
Generation Allowed
1 Retail rates
2 Avoided cost
based
3 $0.20 kWh
exported to KIUC
at a 20­year term
Required Required Required
N/A N/A 20 years
1 50 kW or less 2 100 kW or less 3 200 kW or less
1 1% of the peak
demand of the
preceeding year
Risk Profile Current rates
2 No limit
Avoided cost
based
3 3 MW or
3­year pilot
$0.20 kWh
20­year term
Permanent customers of KIUC who own (or lease from
a third party) and operate (or contract to operate with a third
party) a solar, wind turbine, biomass, or hydroelectric
energy generating facility, or a hybrid system.
1 Bills will be based on the rate schedule otherwise applicable to
the customer as a non­net metered customer. The monthly
carry­over credit shall be reconciled every 12 months. Any credit
for excess electricity that remains unused at the end of the
12­month reconciliation period may not be carried over to the
next 12­month reconciliation period. 2/3 For any unused credits
that remain at the end of the calendar year, the participant will
have until January 31 of the following year to submit a written
notice to either continue to carry over the unused credits or
request for payment for any unused credits.
1 The rate is based on the average cost of energy, and includes
the energy charge and base rate adjustments, such as the
resource cost adjustment surcharge and the energy rate
adjustment clause, but excludes the monthly customer charge/
minimum charge and any demand charge. 2 Rates are based
on the avoided fuel cost and system efficiency (heat rate).
3 Fixed at the rate of $0.20 per kWh for a 20­year term.
1 In the NEM option, 50% will be allocated to systems whose size
is 10kW or smaller and the remaining 50% will be allocated to
systems whose size is greater than 10kW, but no greater than
50kW. 2 Schedule “Q” Modified does not have a maximum limit
in allowable aggregate generation. 3 The NEM Pilot program is
a three­year pilot program. Facilities with a capacity of
50kW to 200 kW will be limited to 2MW.
Facilities with a capacity of less than 50 kW but more than
10 kW and facilities with 10 kW or less will be limited to 0.5 MW
each. Availability is based on a maximum generation capacity in
aggregate of 3 MW or the end of the three­year pilot.
The rates for both NEM and Schedule “Q” Modified
are affected by current fuel cost. The fluctuation of fuel
prices directly affects rates for both NEM and Schedule
“Q” Modified. The NEM Pilot participants are locked into
a $0.20 per kWh for a term of 20 years.
AUGUST 2011 17

Effects of Lightning
18 KIUC CURRENTS
By Jessika­Lyn Garcia
We have all been shaken by a bad thunderstorm.
We have seen the big white strikes in the eerie dark
sky, and even though we may have experienced
times like these, many of us do not understand the
science of lightning.
Lightning is produced by the mixture and
collisions of ice crystals in the higher part of the
thunderstorm, and hail and raindrops in the lower
part. When the lighter ice crystals become
positively charged, they are carried into the higher
parts of the cloud. At the same time, heavier hail
and rain gathers to form a negative charge and fall
toward the lower part of the cloud.
Normally, the earth’s surface has a slight
negative charge. However, as the negative charges
in the lower part of the cloud build up, the ground
directly below the cloud and its surrounding
locations become positively charged.
Air usually acts as an insulator between the
differing charges. But when the electrical charges
between the two charges become too great, a
discharge of electricity occurs, creating lightning.
Lightning and Electrical Systems
To understand how lightning affects electrical
lines, we first must understand how electricity
travels.
Energy cannot be stored. Therefore, moving
electricity requires packing power as heavily as
possible onto transmission lines. Increasing
electricity’s voltage causes it to move more
efficiently. Substations are “transit” points in this
system, giving it the ability to raise or lower voltage.
While high voltage equals efficient moving of
electricity, if electricity enters your home at too
high a level, electronics could be damaged. That is
what happens when lightning strikes.
Each substation contains an array of equipment,
including transformers, lightning arrestors, circuit
breakers and insulators. Transformers perform the
heavy work, altering voltage as needed.
Power blinks are created when a breaker, or
switch, opens along any portion of the power
system. Breakers usually open because of a large,
quick rise of electrical current. Large rises,
commonly known as a fault condition, can occur
when a tree branch touches a line, lightning
strikes or a wire breaks.
When such a fault condition happens, a relay
senses it and tells the breaker to open, preventing
the flow of power to the problem site. After
quickly opening, the breaker closes. A brief
delay—or power blink—allows the fault to clear.
Typically, that lasts less than two seconds.

10+ Ways to Stay Safe During a
Thunderstorm
How do you stay safe during a thunderstorm?
Here are a few tips to ensure your safety:
1) Plan ahead. If thunderstorms are in the
forecast, consider rescheduling your
outdoor activities. Having a portable NOAA
weather radio will alert you to changes in
the weather.
2) Watch the sky. Make sure you, or a team
leader, monitor weather conditions. This is
extremely important if you need time to get
to a safe place.
3) Coaches and officials need a safety plan.
Outdoor events are prone to lightning
strikes. If you or your children take part in
outdoor recreational activities, make sure
leaders have specific guidelines for
postponing outdoor activities BEFORE a
thunderstorm approaches. The safety of the
community must be the priority.
4) When thunder roars, go indoors. When you
are able to hear thunder, remember that
you are close enough to be struck by
lightning even if it is not raining. Get
indoors immediately. Once indoors, stay
there for 30 minutes after hearing the last
rumble of thunder before going back
outside. REMEMBER: The first strike of
lightning may occur very near to you. Keep
an eye on the sky if clouds begin to build
and darken.
5) Get away from water. Stop activities such
as swimming, boating, fishing and camping,
and quickly seek a substantial shelter.
6) Avoid contact with corded phones. Phone
use is the leading cause of indoor lightning
injuries in the United States. Cordless
phones are safe, as long as lightning does
not strike you while you are removing the
phone from its charging cradle. Cell phones
are the safest method of communication.
7) Stay away from windows and exterior
doors. Windows and doors provide a path
for a direct strike to enter a home.
8) Stay off of porches and decks. Although a
porch or deck may be covered, it does not
offer the same protection as a house or
other substantial building.
9) Avoid contact with electrical equipment or
cords. If you plan to unplug any electronic
equipment, do so well before the storm
arrives. Do not forget to disconnect
televisions and radios from outdoor
antennas.
10) Stay away from plumbing and plumbing
appliances. Avoid contact with pipes,
dishwashers, washing machines and electric
water heaters, which use both water and
electricity. Also, do not take a shower or
bath during a thunderstorm.
11) Be alert for direct lightning strikes. If your
home or a neighbor’s home is directly struck
by lightning, call the fire department
immediately. Be sure to have the electrical
wiring in your home inspected by a qualified
electrical contractor as soon as possible.
AUGUST 2011 19

Renewable Outlook
KIUC’s update on projects in progress and completed
20 KIUC CURRENTS
By Steve Rymsha
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
decoupling electricity generation costs from the 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 provide 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. Kaua‘i’s eight hydroelectric power plants provide a steady flow of electricity to KIUC.
Hydro
1/12/11 KIUC signed a memorandum of agreement with Free Flow Power Corp., which will allow the two firms to
jointly explore development of hydroelectric energy projects on Kaua‘i. “This is the first step in a lengthy public
process to explore the viability of several hydroelectric projects,” said KIUC President and CEO David Bissell. “Our
members have long recognized the hydroelectric potential on Kaua‘i, and we feel now we have the financial
resources and the proven developer to move forward.” If successful, these generation assets will be owned by KIUC,
providing long­term rate stability under much more attractive terms than through a power purchase agreement.
Green Energy Hydro LLC – 130 kW
■ 170 homes annually.
■ Began operations in Q3 2009 at the Port Allen
warehouse.
■ Building integrated photovoltaic systems;
completed the first week of February.
■ Replaced roof and installed 68­kW roof integrated
photovoltaic system—20 homes annually.
Utility Pole­Mount PV
■ New systems have been installed on poles near
Kaua‘i Humane Society
■ Forty­eight systems will be installed in 2011 to
further evaluate the cost effectiveness and
resource potential.
Ground­Mount PV
■ KIUC and Alexander & Baldwin announced plans
for a 6­MW utility­scale solar PV facility. (Story on
page 11).
■ KIUC signed two power purchase agreements with
a total capacity of 4 MW. Once online, these
projects will be the two largest solar farms in all of
Hawai‘i.
■ 1,100 homes annually.
■ Through these installations, KIUC will continue as
a leader in the integration of photovoltaic
systems. Additionally, these projects will help
utilities around the world better understand the
physical limitations of PVs on distribution circuits.
■ KIUC signed a contract with Xtreme Power to
provide a battery energy storage system that will
be located at the substation being supplied by the
3­MW farm. This storage system not only will
facilitate installation of this large farm, but will
provide support for island­wide photovoltaic
systems. KIUC is interested in signing additional
photovoltaic power purchase agreements in 2011.
KIUC is in discussions with numerous landowners.
Biomass
■ KIUC signed a power purchase agreement with
Green Energy Team LLC for a biomass to energy
project to be located near Koloa. This project will
reduce Kaua‘i’s dependence on fossil fuels by 3.7
million gallons per year, and provide biomass­fired
generation to serve the energy needs of more
than 8,500 Kaua‘i households.
■ KIUC continues to assess the development of a
second biomass­to­energy facility at Port Allen or
an alternative site.

The KIUC Charitable Foundation (KIUC­CF)
donated $1,000 for the “Free School Supplies
Day” at Kukui Grove Center on July 23. The event
was sponsored by Kaua‘i Family Magazine and
partner businesses to provide free school supplies
for Kaua‘i’s keiki.
The KIUC­CF also allocated funds for three
$1,000 scholarships for the 2011­2012 academic
year at Kaua‘i Community College.
Last year, the KIUC­CF scholarships were
awarded to liberal arts students Jade Lehua Cano,
Kainoa Matias, and Kehaulani Medeiros, who
were selected by the Liberal Arts Scholarship
Selection Committee.
Eligibility requirements for the scholarship
include being a resident of Kaua‘i who has
graduated from a high school on Kaua‘i or has
obtained a GED equivalency and is enrolled at KCC
full time with a minimum of 12 credits. They must
By Shelley Paik
KIUC IN THE COMMUNITY
KIUC Charitable Foundation Releases
Funds for ‘Free School Supplies Day’
and Scholarships for KCC Students
be pursuing a degree in liberal arts, and have a
minimum GPA of 2.5 from a Kaua‘i high school or
college. Official transcripts from high school,
college, or a GED equivalent are required.
Interested students may apply through the
University of Hawai‘i Foundation.
“We are pleased to continue this scholarship at
KCC to assist our Kaua‘i students with furthering
their academics,” said KIUC Charitable Foundation
President Allan Smith.
In 2005, Gov. Linda Lingle signed legislation
enabling KIUC to keep and use for charitable
purposes unclaimed refunds that previously
would have been turned over to the state for its
use. None of these funds come from KIUC assets.
The KIUC Charitable Foundation is governed by
nine directors, comprised of three KIUC directors,
three KIUC employees and three KIUC members.
KIUC Charitable Foundation
members present a check
for the Kaua'i Family
Magazine school supply
drive. From left, KIUC­CF
President Allan A. Smith,
KIUC­CF board members
Trinette Kaui and Steve M.
Rapozo, Kaua‘i Family
Magazine Publisher Chrissy
Schecter, KIUC­CF board
member Kathryn Williams,
“Free School Supplies Day”
coordinator Mary Navarro
and KIUC­CF board member
Carol Bain.
AUGUST 2011 21

22 KIUC CURRENTS
By Carey Koide
A Continuing Partnership
KIUC and the Kaua’i Humane Society prepare for the 2011 shearwater season
Kaua’i residents generally are 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 steep­sloped interior to breed in
the spring and summer. Each fall, that year’s
fledgling birds make their maiden flight to sea
guided by the light of the moon and stars, 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 such as buildings. Once grounded, these
seabirds have extreme difficulty regaining flight
from flat ground. 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.
Some of the greater achievements in the SOS
program in recent years has been the continued
partnerships that include several non­profit
organizations, government agencies, and other
entities, all working together for the greater good
of protected seabirds on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i Humane Society (KHS) continues to
manage and operate the SOS program, which is
fully funded by KIUC. Dr. Joanne Woltmon of the
Kaua‘i Veterinary Clinic and Linda Elliot, president
and director of the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center,
continue to provide rehabilitation guidance and
direction to KHS staff. The Kaua‘i Fire Department
continues to sponsor housing of aid stations at

Photos by Tracy Anderson
each of its stations during the fledgling season
from September 15 to December 15. This provides
for a convenient drop off point across the island,
with easy access for those on Kaua‘i recovering
any downed seabirds. All of this, is under the
watchful eyes of Thomas Kaiakapu, Kaua‘i wildlife
manager, for the Hawai‘i Department of Land and
Natural Resources.
Improvements in bird handling and rehabilitation
protocols of these seabirds increase the likeliness
of their survival. The collection and analysis of
blood work upon their arrival and prior to release
has provided additional information used to
evaluate the health and condition of the birds
while under the care of SOS personnel and
rehabilitation experts.
KHS is installing two small pools to provide incare
housing for more stable birds and a more
natural medium for the birds to recover in. This
will prevent many of the secondary complications
these birds are prone to developing while being
kept in captivity.
It also will provide a more effective system to
enable them to become waterproof. Seabird
feathers need to be in optimum condition
(undamaged and free of contaminants) before
release as feathers are the birds’ protection from
the elements and keep them dry while diving for
food. Birds preen unsoiled feathers into place and
interlock them in such a way as to repel water,
which keeps them warm and dry while they are
out at sea.
Despite these efforts, the population of these
seabirds appears 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.
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 40 watt 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.
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Ongoing
Improvements
Construction continues at the Kaua‘i
Humane Society as crews work
to build two small pools to provide
in­care housing and a more natural
setting where the birds can recover.
Check back in the October issue of
KIUC Currents for an update on the
improvements.
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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 non airtight container
in your car. If you are on foot, just the towel
will do.
■ 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 list
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 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 SOS team thanks everyone for their
support, and will continue to work with all of
Kaua‘i, to make this a successful program. Mahalo
for your support.
SOS Aid Station
Locations
West
Waimea Fire Station
Hanapēpē Fire Station
Kalaheo Fire Station
Port Allen Chevron
PMRF
South
Kōloa Fire Station
Central­East
Līhu’e Fire Station
Kapa’a Fire Station
Matson Nawiliwili
Kaua’i Humane Society
North
Kilauea Medical Group
Hanalei Fire Station
Hanalei Liquor Store

STOP FLU AT SCHOOL
HAWAI‘I STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Stop Flu at School
Attention, parents of students in kindergarten through eighth grade
Stop Flu at School consent forms due September 9!
Vaccination is a child’s best protection against influenza (flu).
The Department of Health will conduct its annual school­based
flu vaccination program, Protect Hawai‘i’s Keiki: Stop Flu at
School, this fall. All students, kindergarten through eighth
grade, attending participating schools statewide are able to
receive a free flu vaccination at school. Visit
http://flu.hawaii.gov/SFAS_schedule.html for the list of
participating schools and their clinic dates.
Consent forms and additional information about the Stop
Flu at School program will be distributed through
participating schools in August.
Participating is easy! Just read the information packet,
choose the type of flu vaccine (nasal spray or shot) you want
your child to receive, complete the appropriate consent form,
and sign, date, and return the consent form to your child’s
teacher by September 9, 2011.
For more information about the Stop Flu at School program,
visit http://flu.hawaii.gov/SFAS.html or call 211.
Hundreds of purple people walking for a purpose and having
fun at the same time; what a wonderful way to spend a
Saturday morning, October 8, at Kukui Grove Shopping Center.
The Walk To End Alzheimer’s ® is the largest awareness building
program hosted by The Alzheimer’s Association, Kaua‘i chapter.
It is a fun and exciting event that recognizes this devastating
illness that affects thousands on Kaua‘i and their family, friends
and love ones.
Walkers who participated last year raised money to help Kaua‘i families. The Kaua‘i chapter’s core services provide
caregiver training, education, clinics, one-on-one counseling and support groups. Our 2011 goal is to recruit more
than 160 walkers and raise at least $22,500 for Kaua‘i.
For more information to participate in the walk, go to http://walktoendalz.kintera.org or please contact Humberto
Blancoat by phone or email.
Where: Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Lihue, Kaua‘i
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 8 a.m.
Length: As many laps around the mall as you choose
Contact: Humberto Blancoat, 245.3200 or
humberto.blanco@alz.org.
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KIUC KEIKI
Four Smiling Faces
2011 NRECA Youth Tour
KIUC Youth Tour delegation
at breakfast with
U.S. Congresswoman
Mazie K. Hirono.
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By Amy Niwa
Once a year, I remember seeing four smiling
faces on the cover of KIUC Currents, which comes
in the mail. It wasn't until later I learned why
there were faces of students on what I found to
be a “grown­up” magazine. It wasn’t until later
that I dreamed of some day being one of those
faces. When information to be part of the Youth
Tour came around, I leaped at the opportunity,
along with my best friend.
“I was nervous to enter,” said John Medeiros of
Waimea High School, who also shared the friendly
competition with peers. “I remember going to the
interview really nervous and then getting a phone
call later that evening saying that I had been
selected. I was jumping up and down, all happy
that I won.”
Feelings of joy and excitement for the trip also
ran through me. It was an amazing feeling to be
selected.
Finally the day came. When we landed in Kansas
City, Missouri, making our way to Topeka, Kansas,
we quickly noticed the difference in geography—
from the ocean and mountains of Kaua'i to the flat
land of Kansas. It was quite the learning
experience. Thankfully, we Hawaiians landed a day
early to adjust to the five­hour time difference and
said our goodbyes to rice and aloha.
Then the day came that we met our new friends
from Kansas. They asked us all of the typical
questions you could think of: Do you live in a grass
shack? Do you go surfing and dance hula every
day? We laughed, explained what Hawai‘i is
REALLY like and even pulled their leg a bit.
From there we made our way to the “Get
Acquainted Banquet,” where flower leis,
macadamia candies and a demonstration of how
badly we are at singing was shared among the
group, as the rules and expectations were
explained.
Interviews for the Youth Leadership Council
followed, as each one of us explained what it
would mean to be selected and how coming from
Hawai‘i we would be able to share what we know
as the “aloha spirit.”
The next day we made our way to the Kansas
Capitol building and got to know more about each
other. We toured the Wolf Creek generation
station and got a tour at Lyon­Coffey Electric
Cooperative, including bucket truck rides. We
then flew to Washington, D.C., where the touring
began! One of the things I remember most about
Youth Tour was being asked, “Where/what’s

Hawai‘i/Kansas?” I remember being warned prior
to the trip about that question, but it doesn’t
really count until you walk into the lobby and are
surrounded by 200 something kids all asking you
for a pin because you’re from Hawai‘i.
We viewed the Pentagon memorial. Did you
know it is unlawful to take a picture of the
Pentagon while on the Pentagon grounds? We
found out shortly after we got there. It was fun to
watch Kansans super­amazed by fish at the
National Aquarium. After multiple tries, we made
it on the big screen at a major league baseball
game and participated in a crowd wave with well
more than 3,000 people. It was exciting. We also
toured Arlington National Cemetery, the
Holocaust Memorial Museum and several
Smithsonians, where we saw Monet and the only
DaVinci piece on this side of the globe.
The culture was an amazing experience I will
never forget.
The Hawai‘i delegration
prepares for the lei
presentation to the
Kansas delegation.
The entire Kansas/Hawai‘i
delegation at the Kansas
State House in Topeka.
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The Kaua‘i delegation
admires the
Washington, D.C., skyline
from the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing
Arts roof before attending
the theater.
The entire delegation
lets loose.
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“This experience taught me more than what I
would have learned in a regular history class,” said
Kristen Sugihara of Kaua'i High School. “Youth Tour
gave me a clearer understanding of how our
nation came to be, taught me lifelong lessons and,
most importantly, taught me which building has
284 bathrooms (Pentagon)!”
As a group, we grew close fast, bonded and
created relationships that typically take months.
We learned that although we come from opposite
places, we are similar groups of people.
John was selected to represent Hawai‘i in the
2011 YLC and continue the “aloha spirit” he
displayed not only with the ’ohana of the
Hawai‘i/Kansas delegation, but the other 43
participating states.
As the days of the tour continued, we also
toured Mt. Vernon, and the Lincoln, Vietnam,
Korean, Jefferson, Roosevelt and World War II
memorials. We even took the picture of four
smiling students in front of our nation’s capitol,
which started this journey for me.
We enjoyed breakfast with the congressional
delegation from both Hawai‘i and Kansas.
It was inspiring to hear that even though
Hawai‘i representatives live on the other side of
the country, they manage to stay connected with
home. It was even more amazing to witness
Hawai‘i making it all the way to D.C.
“The NRECA Youth Tour opened my eyes to a
world of possibilities,” said Kristen.
As the trip came to a close, we learned not only
about the history of our nation, but about
ourselves. We created memories and cried tears
of joy as this delegation started out as two and
ended as one. We started out as strangers,
became friends and, in the end, became ’ohana,
leaving no one behind.
The opportunity to be part of the 2011 Youth
Tour was a once­in­a­lifetime experience.
The 2011 Hawai‘i Youth Tour students would like
to thank the National Rural Electric Cooperative
Association, KIUC and the community. We were
honored to be chosen to represent the island of
Kaua‘i.
I can proudly say we left our homes as 38
individuals, but came back as ONE big happy
family.

2012 Calendar of Student Art
We are waiting for your entries. KIUC’s 9th 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 2012 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 14, 2011. 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 Shelley Paik at 246.4378,
or via e­mail at spaik@kiuc.coop.
2012 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 (2011­2012) 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.
How to identify your artwork: On the back of each entry, in the lower
right­hand 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 artwork 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 14, 2011. All entries must be received by
4 p.m. at the KIUC office, located at 4463 Pahe’e Street, Līhu’e.
For more details: Please contact Shelley Paiki at 246.4378,
or via e­mail at spaik@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.
2011 Calendar
of Student Art
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30 KIUC CURRENTS
By John Medeiros
Mr. Medeiros
Goes to Washington
As the Youth Leadership Council representative
for Hawai‘i, Medeiros learns and shares some
valuable lessons.
I’m John Medeiros, delegate for the state of
Hawai‘i, from the island of Kaua‘i. I’d like to first
thank Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative, NRECA and
the redshirts of the Youth Leadership Council for
such an amazing opportunity. From someone who
experienced it all firsthand, I can honestly say it is
a blessing. I’d like to extend my gratitude to Aunty
Anne Barnes, Aunty Shana Read and the rest of
our chaperones, who kept us under control.
I’d also like to give a friendly warning: I
generally speak in anecdotes. On Kaua‘i we’d say a
person can “wala’au planny.” And trust me, I
wala’au plaaaanny.
With that said, I recall a particular summer—
seventh grade, so a good four years ago—the
eighth­graders at our school were allowed a quote
under their yearbook picture. Something short,
and most times it’d be a representation of a jersey
number, a shout­out to a best friend in the corner
of a page or a relationship, an inside joke … that
kind of thing. So I was pleasantly surprised—and
amused—when I read this one, and its exact
words are stuck in my memory to this day:
“Children are the future. Scared?” I thought it was
perfect. Short, bittersweet, clever, hit the heart
and the mind with one stone. And, I must say, it
troubled me to think that someone my age,
somewhere, will one day become the president.
Someone my age is going to become a corporate
billionaire in charge of people, assets, money. So,
yes, in answer to that question, I was scared.
But this Youth Tour changed my frame of mind
for good. Everything was different. Everything was
new to me, a brand new experience. The
atmosphere of the place was unique,
overwhelming, worlds apart from the home I
knew … and I loved every second of it. They said
it’d be the trip of a lifetime. They were right. They
said it’d be a journey, an adventure, even. All an
understatement. My understanding of the world
around me was tested. All of the conclusions I had
drawn were out the window. And all this
difference, all this change, tends to grow on you.
So, time for some background. The four
delegates from Hawai‘i met up with 34 from
Kansas, and formed the Hawai‘i­Kansas
Delegation. Those Kansans … they are an
incredible group of people. More aloha than a
majority of the people I know in Hawai‘i, and
that’s seriously saying something. Humble,
respectful, funny … all of them, every single one!
You couldn’t help but have fun in their company,
and when we had to leave them, we were crying
buckets. Don’t get me wrong. I wasn’t there for
the socializing. But often what can make or break
a trip are the people you spend it with—and man,
they made it. The monuments, memorials, they
took our breaths away. But the friendships we
made were monumental and memorable in
themselves.
For the youth from Hawai‘i, our tour started
when we arrived in Kansas. Now, I’ve been to the
mainland a few times, but I’ve only ever visited
two locations: Disneyland in California and Disney
World in Florida. Not too bad. That’s both ends of
the country covered. But I’ve never been
landlocked; I’ve never stepped off a plane and
asked myself as I looked around, “where’s the
ocean?” The longest drive I’ve ever been on was
two hours—and that record was set on the Youth
Tour. On Kaua‘i, everyone knows just about
everyone. The system that Kaua‘i’s citizens go by
to communicate with each other has been
dubbed “The Coconut Wireless,” where word of
mouth spreads faster than tornado winds.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch … ha … what
really hit me was how different we Hawaiian­
Kansans could be from one another, and yet how
close we became. When a few of them told me
they had never seen the ocean before, I had to

John takes time to say hello to Kansas Youth Leadership
Council representative Audrey Boeken.
pick my jaw up off the floor; they had to do the
same, however, when I said I’d never seen a
tornado, and that the two­hour drive between
states (which I had also never done before) was a
journey and a half. To put it lightly, we were
worlds away. And there hasn’t been a day that’s
passed that I’ve been too busy to remember all
the fun we had up there together.
Geographically, there isn’t a place in the United
States farther away from Washington, D.C., than
Kaua‘i. I mean, maybe Ni’ihau, a neighbor island,
but that doesn’t count. Almost 5,000 miles, half of
the Pacific Ocean, and six hours of a time
difference separate the two. But I realized that it
doesn’t matter what part of the country you come
from: whether you farm in Kansas, whether you
surf in Hawai‘i—everything in between. We’re all
part of the same country, the same nation, united
under the same guidelines, the same government.
Youth Tour brought life to the government I
hadn’t known.
Being 5,000 miles away from the nation’s
capital, I have a pretty unique perspective toward
it. I think we become, both physically and
mentally, distanced from our government. We
read about the Constitution, and the Declaration
of Independence, where their beautifully­scripted
words and pure poetic quality is typed onto
textbooks, countless times, and we lose their
feeling, lose their meaning. The Revolutionary
War, Independence Day … I can honestly say it
didn’t have as much significance to me as I’d have
liked. But Youth Tour … never in my life did I think
I’d stand six inches from the Constitution, the
framework of our very government. I never
thought I’d live to see the Declaration of
Independence right there in front of me. Fourth of
July this year, my family and I went to a beach on
the west side of our island. It’s a gorgeous
beach—Barking Sands, at Major’s Bay—and we
watched the military base shoot up 10 minutes of
fireworks. They lit up the sky above the ocean. It
was beautiful. It took on new meaning for me as
they played the Star­Spangled Banner on the
loudspeakers. I had been to the very place that
song was born: Fort McHenry. I had visited the
document, seen it with my own eyes—the text
that had set America free, made the United States
independent.
And as I stood there on the porch of a cottage
overlooking the beach, watching the fireworks
overhead, I could look down and imagine those
documents in front of me, clear as day, and one of
the awesome friends I had made back on Youth
Tour putting a hand on my shoulder and saying,
“Amazing, isn’t it? Over 200 years ago, they signed
this thing and set us free.” He had voiced my
thoughts right then and there. That level of
humility, that level of respect and appreciation, is
something I have never encountered. To know
that the people around me were feeling what I
was feeling, were impacted like I was impacted …
needless to say, it is powerful.
Youth Tour re­instilled a passion in me to learn
all that I can. Youth Tour put me in a room of
1,400 people, all strangers from distant lands,
with separate flags, accents, upbringings—all
brought together. It is a phenomenal experience.
Now, readers, I challenge you: When these 43
delegates step up to the plate to give their
testimonies, think to yourself, “Children are the
future. Scared?”
Much mahalo and aloha!
Hawai‘i delegation ladies
have some fun with John.
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Photos By Shelley Paik
Rise and
Shine!
1. Eggs
Eggs
6 eggs
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
¼ cup water
Pinch of salt
Pepper to taste
Break eggs into a bowl and whisk with water.
Add cream cheese. Heat a pan and set to medium
heat. Pour egg mixture into pan and stir eggs,
scraping the bottom of the pan. When the eggs
are cooked through and cheese has melted,
remove from heat and serve.
2
2. Loco Moco
1
Hamburger
1 pound hamburger
1 small onion, chopped
2 slices bread, soaked in water or milk, then
torn into pieces
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Gravy
1 can beef broth
¼ cup sherry
½ cup water
Drippings from pan hamburgers were cooked in
4 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with equal
amount of water to form a liquid
Fried eggs
Cooked rice
Mix hamburger with onion, bread, ketchup, salt
and pepper. Form into patties and cook on
medium heat until browned on both sides to
desired doneness. Set aside hamburger patties
and keep drippings in the pan. Add beef broth and
sherry to pan. Deglaze pan, bring mixture to a boil
and add water. Slowly add cornstarch mixture to
thicken the gravy. In a bowl, place rice on the
bottom, then a hamburger patty and a fried egg.
Cover with gravy.

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3. Breakfast Burrito
1 10­count package 8­inch flour tortillas
6 eggs
6 sausage links, cut into small pieces (we used
Banquet Brown ’n Serve)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion. chopped
1 potato, cooked and cut into small cubes
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Salsa
Sauté onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes. Mix
in potato and sausage; heat for a few minutes.
Crack eggs into a separate container; add ¼ cup
water and mix well. Add eggs to sausage mixture.
Stir until well mixed. When eggs are cooked, add
cheese until melted. Remove from heat. Scoop
about ¼ cup of the egg mixture onto heated
tortilla and top with salsa. Fold and serve. Makes
10 burritos.
4. Potato, Ham and
Sausage Breakfast
8 cups sliced red potatoes
6 tablespoons butter
6 green onions, chopped
2 cups diced ham steak, cooked
1 package precooked sausage
1½ to 2 cups heavy cream
2 to 3 tablespoons flour
2 cups shredded cheese
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 clove garlic
Bring potatoes and salt to a boil. Remove from
heat. Secure one clove of garlic to a fork and put
into water for 45 seconds and remove. Drain
partly cooked potatoes and reserve ⅓ cup of the
potato water. Melt butter on medium low heat.
Add onions and saute until cooked. Add diced
ham and sausage that has been cooked to
microwave instructions and diced. Add flour;
blend and add cream gradually, stirring constantly.
When it starts to bubble, add 1½ cups of cheese.
Cook until cheese is melted and add remaining ⅓
cup of potato water. Spray a 3­quart casserole dish
with nonstick cooking spray. Layer potatoes and
then sauce. Continue repeating until all
ingredients are used. Bake in a 325­degree oven
for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
Bake in oven for 5 minutes and serve.
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KIUC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A Message From the Chairman
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Aloha,
On July 8, 2011, our members gave us a strong message to continue our efforts to
identify areas on this island where there is high potential for hydropower. With this
mandate, we are going forward with our plans. We are continuing our outreach
program and will hold community meetings in various communities on Kaua‘i. The
dates and times will be announced in the media.
Since our last issue of Currents, we received approval of our Habitat Conservation
Plan from the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior. This
approval came shortly after our meeting with Interior officials in May. Our staff,
headed by Carey Koide, manager of our support services department, is hard at work
implementing the terms of the plan.
We are associated with several organizations, including the National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association. It assisted KIUC from day one, from forming our
cooperative to purchasing Kaua‘i Electric Co. from Citizens Utilities, to organizing and training the board of
directors and much more. It put us in touch with the Rural Utilities Service of the Department of Agriculture and
the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, which provided all of the financing to KIUC. To this
day, NRECA continues to represent us in Congress and protect us from laws that could adversely affect our
existence as a utility. It provides training for all of our board members and staff.
We are fortunate to have an organization such as NRECA that we can call upon when needed. Our
representative on the NRECA Board of Directors is our past Chairman Dennis Esaki. He serves on the Executive
Committee representing Region 9, which includes 11 western states. He also serves as chairman of the Marketing
and Communications Committee, and sits on the International Committee. Although he no longer serves on
KIUC’s board, Dennis continues to serve us in this capacity. Mahalo, Dennis, for your tireless efforts.
To all of our members, mahalo for your support and understanding of your board of directors and staff at KIUC
as we move forward during these trying times.
KIUC’s 2011
Membership Meeting
Save the date for the KIUC Membership Meeting on Sunday,
September 25, 2011, at the Kaua‘i 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!
T. Phil Tacbian, Chairman of the Board
KIUC
Annual
Membership
Meeting

5/31
6/28
Board Actions
for May and June 2011
Meeting Date Item Description Board Action
SPC BS
Unfinished
Business
New
Business
Unfinished
Business
New
Business
Recommend staff provide a FERC workshop as soon as possible specifically before any
meetings with the public. (Workshop scheduled for Thursday, June 2 with FFP).
Approved
Policy (SB) Board Policy No. 5, Conflicts of Interest and Conduct of Interested Persons (5/31/11 Rev). Approved
Policy (SB) Board Policy No. 18, Board Member Qualifications and Eligibility (5/31/11 Rev). Approved
Individual director and board email communication discussion.
Exec (TPT) Selection of a board evaluation consultant.
F&A (AAS)
Renewable/Hydro Communication Outreach Plan budget through member vote
not to exceed $150,000. Revised plan document to be sent to board reflecting
approved amount or less (Executive BAR).
Deferred to Member Relations
Committee
Deferred to Executive Session
for discussion on individual
contract proposals details
Approved
F&A (AAS) Attorney Invoice #3671 (Ebbin Moser & Skaggs) dated 4/15/11. HCP attorneys (Acctg BAR). Approved
S. Rymsha Moloa‘a 1-MW photovoltaic power purchase agreement Approved
MRC Board Resolution 05-11 approving the written ballot of Free Flow Power decision. Approved
CB
Exec (SMR)
CB
Conduct a pilot program using the Nominating Committee and one KIUC director
to participate in mock ballot counting and have these people be the observer
at the July 8 member ballot counting.
Defer board evaluation consultant item to Executive Committee,
with all directors invited to attend, to discuss.
One member petitioner and one other member will be asked to serve as observers
for the July 8 ballot counting. Director Yukimura will coordinate and
General Counsel Proudfoot will be onsite to oversee.
Approved
Approved
Directed no formal action
MRC (CB) Oversight of the 2010 Revolving Loan Fund Report (MS BAR). Approved
SPC (BS)
SPC (BS)
Policy (PY)
Recommend the board and staff work together to design a comprehensive,
community based Strategic Planning effort for our cooperative that would begin
in the fall of 2011 and include vigorous outreach to our community.
Allow all members of the board to attend the 2011 Asia Pacific Clean Energy
Summit on Oahu September 12-15. Amendment to the motion: “as part of the
Directors allotted 3 trips a year.”
Board Policy No. 11, Patronage Capital Allocation & Retirement (revised to
include the use of the Goodwin methodology for calculating patcap refunds).
Motion failed
Amendment passed; original
motion passed
Approved
F&A (JT) Move $700,000 for Unit D9 18,000-hour overhaul from 2012 to 2011 (Prod BAR). Approved
F&A (JT)
F&A (JT)
Increase Port Allen Maintenance Shop re-roof and PV installation project costs by
$87,250. Total new budget $387,250 (Prod BAR).
Approval for a 1-year extension of CFC letter of credit for Chevron, allowing time to file
the CFC LOC changes to the PUC for approval (Acctg BAR).
Approved
Approved
F&A (JT) Board Resolution 06-11, Certificate of Deposit for USFW Mitigation $250,000 letter of credit. Approved
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36 KIUC CURRENTS
By Kathryn 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 base 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):
All kWh (to be added to
Customer Charge)
All kWh (to be added to
Customer Charge)
$0.34743 per kWh
See explanation at the bottom
of the schedules
The minimum monthly charge shall be $13.50 per customer, per month.
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 $26.45 per customer, per month.
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:
All kWh (to be added to
Customer Charge)
All kWh (to be added to
Customer Charge)
Customer Charge: (Per Customer per month) $39.69
Demand Charge:
Energy Charge:
Energy Rate Adjustment
Clause (ERAC):
(To be added to Customer
Charge)
All kWh (to be added to
Customer Charge)
All kWh (to be added to
Customer Charge)
$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 no more than 4,000 lumen lamps $3.63
per fixture, per month.
b. Monthly charge for standard mercury vapor fixture with no more than 21,000 lumen lamps $6.25
per fixture, per month.
c. Monthly charge for standard high­pressure 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:
Energy Rate Adjustment Clause (ERAC)
All kWh (to be added to Customer
Charge)
All kWh (to be added to Customer
Charge)
$0.41530 per kWh
See explanation at
the bottom of
the schedules
The minimum charge will be the 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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40 KIUC CURRENTS
By Maile Moriguchi
Save on Your Prescriptions
With Co­op Connections
More than $32.4 million has been saved
on prescriptions by co­op members
since May 2007.
Discover how much you can save
with your Co­op Connections Card
To learn more about Co­op Connections, visit www.kiuc.coop
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.

Pharmacy Discount
Frequently
Asked
Questions
How much will I save?
The discounts save you 10 percent to 60 percent on
prescriptions at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.
How much does the feature cost?
Your pharmacy discounts are provided as part of the Co­op
Connections® Program at no cost.
Does everyone in my family need
an individual card?
No. One card may be used by the entire family.
I just received my card. Can I use it right away?
Yes. Just present your card and prescription at a
participating retail pharmacy to receive a discount at the time
of purchase.
I’ve lost my card. How can I get a replacement?
Please contact KIUC.
How are these pharmacy discounts different from
traditional prescription insurance?
This plan is not insurance; it is a pharmacy discount offer.
The card provides immediate discounts at the pharmacy. Upon
presenting your card to the pharmacist, you will pay the lower
of a discounted price or the pharmacy’s regular retail price.
There is no paperwork to fill out and no limit to the number of
times you can use the card. These discounts are available only
at participating retail pharmacies.
Can I use my Co­op Connections Card with my
current insurance benefit to reduce my costs?
Your card cannot be used in conjunction with insurance.
However, use your card to purchase prescriptions not covered
by your insurance plans at a discounted rate.
Where can I get a list of pharmacies that accept
the card?
The Co­op Connections Card is accepted at more than
60,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. You can find
participating pharmacy locations at www.locateproviders.com.
Pharmacy discounts are not insurance, and are not intended
as a substitute for insurance. The discount is only available
at participating pharmacies.
Will I always receive the lowest price?
Yes. You will receive the best price available to you through this
program at the pharmacy. On occasion, pharmacies will price a
particular medication lower than the discount rate provided by
the card. If that occurs, you will receive the lower price.
Can I find out the discounted price of my
prescriptions before going to the pharmacy?
Yes. If you know the name, strength and quantity of the
medication, you can find the discounted price of the
medication by visiting www.rxpricequotes.com.
Why did the price of my prescription change since
my last purchase?
Drug prices are different from pharmacy to pharmacy. Even
chains have different prices in their stores, depending on the
population they are serving. Additionally, manufacturers’ drug
prices change periodically.
What is the mail order program?
To ensure members always save money on their prescription
drugs, a unique mail order program was created to
complement the network pharmacy benefit. Since most
maintenance (long­term) medications are purchased in 90­day
supplies, members maximize savings and have the
convenience of home delivery (at no additional charge) by
ordering through the mail order option.
To Locate Providers in Your Area:
■ Call 800.800.7616 for Member Services if you have
questions or need a provider.
■ Log onto www.locateproviders.com and use code
22203 as the group number under the “Groups”
login section. Next, enter your zip code and the
recommended mile radius of 100 to search for
providers near you.
■ Log onto www.rxpricequotes.com to search by
drug and zip code to get the best deal in town.
Pharmacist Help Desk:
■ For questions about joining processing,
call the Help Desk at 877.448.6182.
■ You can email to join at
nominations@newbenefits.com.
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Statement
of Operations
For the period 01/01/2011 – 06/30/2011
42 KIUC CURRENTS
By Karissa Jonas, Controller
We are pleased to report that the KIUC results
of operations through June 30, 2011, are strong
as the weak economy continues to show
measurable signs of recovery. Electricity usage on
the island is 3 percent higher than in the prior
year. Regardless of the improved sales volume,
KIUC is still doing everything it can, while
maintaining safety and reliability, to reduce costs
to operate efficiently and effectively, and continue
to maintain a strong financial position.
Revenues, expenses and net margins totaled
$89.8 million, $83.3 million and $6.5 million,
respectively, for the six­month period ending June
30, 2011.
As is the case for all electric utilities, the cost of
power generation is the largest expense, totaling
$54.4 million, or 60.5 percent of revenues. Fuel
costs are the largest component of power
generation, totaling $47.2 million, or 52.5 percent
of revenues, and representing 86.7 percent of the
cost of power generation. The remaining $7.2
million, or 8.0 percent of revenues and 13.3
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
7.4%
Administrative &
General
Net of Non-Operating
Margins
6.4%
Marketing &
Communications
0.5%
Interest
4.9%
Member Services
1.8%
Net Margins
7.2%
Transmission & Distribution
Operation & Maintenance
2.9%
Production Operation &
Maintenance
8.0%
Fuel & Purchased
Power Costs
52.5%
The cost of operating and maintaining the
electric lines totaled $2.5 million, or 2.9 percent
of total revenues. The cost of servicing our
members totaled $1.6 million, or 1.8 percent of
revenues. The cost of keeping our members
informed totaled $0.5 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 $6.0 million, or 6.7 percent of
revenues.
Being very capital intensive, depreciation and
amortization of the utility plant costs $6.7 million,
or 7.4 percent of revenues. Although not subject
to federal income taxes, state and local taxes
amounted to $7.5 million, or 8.4 percent of
revenues. Interest on long­term debt, at a
favorable sub­5 percent interest rate, totaled $4.3
million, or 4.9 percent of revenues. Non­operating
net margins added $0.2 million to overall net
margins. Revenues less total expenses equal
margins of $6.5 million, or 7.2 percent of
revenues. Margins are allocated to consumer
members and paid when appropriate.

Simple
Pleasures
A Hanalei Bay Sunset.
Photo by Shelley Paik.
Parting Shot
Members of the KIUC board and management visited Washington, D.C. to discuss the future of
KIUC on Kaua‘i, especially to update them on what has happened in the past years and how KIUC
is moving forward. A side trip was made to General Shinseki, secretary of Veteran’s Affairs. He
was a perfect host to KIUC representatives in his private office.
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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August 2011
Volume 8, Number 4
2011­2012 KIUC Board of Directors
Chairman: Teofilo “Phil” Tacbian
Vice Chairman: Steve M. Rapozo
Treasurer: David Iha
Secretary: Allan Smith
Board: Carol Bain, Stu Burley, Ben Sullivan,
Jan TenBruggencate, Peter Yukimura
Finance & Audit
Chairman: Allan Smith
Members: Stu Burley, Jan TenBruggencate,
Peter Yukimura
Government Relations/Legislative Affairs
Chairman: David Iha
Members: Stu Burley, Steve Rapozo, Allan
Smith
Member Relations
Chairman: Steve Rapozo
Members: Carol Bain, Ben Sullivan,
Jan TenBruggencate
Nominating Committee
Chairman: Peter Yukimura
Policy
Chairman: Peter Yukimura
Members: Carol Bain, Stu Burley, Ben Sullivan
Strategic Planning
Chairman: Ben Sullivan
Members: Carol Bain, David Iha, Jan
TenBruggencate, Peter Yukimura
4463 Pahe‘e Street, Suite 1
Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766­2000
808.246.4300 ■ www.kiuc.coop
currents@kiuc.coop
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Powerlines
The recent weeks have been exciting in terms of our
renewable energy progress, especially with the announcement
of A&B’s plan to develop a 6­MW photovoltaic facility in Po‘ipu.
The completed facility will be the largest on Kaua‘i, and when
added to the existing
1­MW facility in Kapa‘a and the planned 3­MW facility in Po‘ipu,
KIUC likely will have the highest percentage of solar on its system
anywhere in the country.
KIUC continues to work toward its portfolio approach
to renewable energy to reduce dependence on imported oil and increase the amount of energy
generated from Kaua‘i’s resources. In this issue we discuss the hydro vote and give a great pictorial
of an existing hydroelectric project on Kaua‘i. The hydro communication process thus far has
gained support of many, including our state representatives and senator, the mayor, some county
council members, DLNR and other influential people in the community. We sincerely believe this
process is the right thing for Kaua‘i to responsibly investigate potential hydro power. The KIUC
Board of Directors is committed to this process through a Board Resolution that can be found on
our website and is featured in part in this issue.
An issue has surfaced in the past few days involving a group of petitioners questioning KIUC’s
determination that a second petition calling for a member meeting on the board of directors’
May 29 decisions did not have the required number of signatures to necessitate further action.
We want you to know that we took a great amount of time and care in vetting all petitioners’
signatures, and know that the results of this process are accurate. For your information, KIUC
has included in this issue of Currents an explanation of the petition validation process.
Also in this issue of Currents we are pleased to showcase Kaua‘i’s representatives to the
National Rural Electric Cooperatives, Washington, D.C., Youth Tour. This is the eighth year KIUC
has sent representatives on the tour, which is also known as “a trip of a lifetime!” The students
had a wonderful time walking the same halls as some of the greatest leaders of our nation,
visiting landmarks that represent the very core of what this nation stands for and discussing
current issues with current leaders in Washington. John Medeiros of Waimea High School also
served as Kaua‘i’s representative to the Youth Leadership Council, which met again in D.C. in
July. John will be attending NRECA’s Annual Meeting in February, and will have the honor of
carrying the Hawaiian flag at the opening ceremonies.
If you missed the quarterly updates in late July or early August, we discussed how KIUC is
moving forward with renewable energy, the new smart grid project and KIUC’s latest venture
into social media. Much of this information we have included in this issue of Currents but we
encourage you to follow us on twitter and/or Facebook to stay informed on up­to­date
happenings at our co­op.
Mahalo,
David Bissell