Request for proposals : economic analysis of Hawaii's proposed geothermal-inter-island cable project

"The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to select a consultant to perform an economic analysis of the geothermal/cable project to guide public and private decisions. The analysis shall compare the cost of electricity developed and transmitted by the geothermal/cable project with other major existing or proposed electrical generating alternatives on Oahu, specifically petroleum and coal. While the goal of the geothermal/cable project is 500 megawatts, the analysis shall also include capacities of 125, 250, 375, and 625 megawatts so that information on the relative size economies is also available. The purposes of the study that will result from this RFP is to provide government (Governor, Legislature. DBED, Governor's Advisory Board on the Geothermal/Cable Project, and the three involved counties) and private (utilities, prospective geothermal/cable developer, contractors and suppliers, financing organizations) decision-makers with information of the economic viability of the geothermal/cable project compared to other alternatives for supplying large quantities of baseload electricity namely oil and coal. An objective of this study is to not only determine the economic feasibility, but to also identify and discuss those risk elements and non-quantifiable benefits that would affect any decision to proceed with the development of the Hawaii Geothermal/Cable development program.

Geothermal energy : harnessing Hawaii's energy future

This pamphlet explores Hawaii's geothermal future

Time dependent ethnic convergence in colorectal cancer survival in hawaii

BACKGROUND: Although colorectal cancer death rates have been declining, this trend is not consistent across all ethnic groups. Biological, environmental, behavioral and socioeconomic explanations exist, but the reason for this discrepancy remains inconclusive. We examined the hypothesis that improved cancer screening across all ethnic groups will reduce ethnic differences in colorectal cancer survival. METHODS: Through the Hawaii Tumor Registry 16,424 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer were identified during the years 1960–2000. Cox regression analyses were performed for each of three cohorts stratified by ethnicity (Caucasian, Japanese, Hawaiian, Filipino, and Chinese). The models included stage of diagnosis, year of diagnosis, age, and sex as predictors of survival. RESULTS: Mortality rates improved significantly for all ethnic groups. Moreover, with the exception of Hawaiians, rates for all ethnic groups converged over time. Persistently lower survival for Hawaiians appeared linked with more cancer treatment. CONCLUSION: Ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer mortality rates appear primarily the result of differential utilization of health care. If modern screening procedures can be provided equally to all ethnic groups, ethnic outcome differences can be virtually eliminated

Request for proposals : development of a master plan, transmission line routing study, and environmental impact statement for Hawaii's proposed geothermal/inter-island cable project

This letter is to invite your proposal to prepare a Master Development Plan, conduct a public involvement program, conduct an evaluation of overland transmission corridors and prepare a routing report, conduct a public involvement program, and prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the development of 500 megawatts (net) of geothermal resource in the Kilauea East Rift Zone on the Island of Hawaii and transmit it to Maui and Oahu via an inter-island electrical transmission system. The Master Development Plan is desired by the end of 1989. It is expected that the location and selection of overland transmission line corridors will take place in 1989, with the preparation of routing report to be completed in 1990. It is expected that this routing study be conducted with the full benefit of a public involvement program. With the completion of the master plan and routing work, the State desires an Environmental Impact Statement which will lead to the permitting of the project. Permitting assistance will be requested as a separate additive proposal item under this solicitation. Proposals are due no later than April 13, 1989. The attached Notice of Intent to Respond is due no later than March 29, 1989. Attached, for your information and use, is a brief description of the purpose and intended scope of this project

Employment, population and housing on Oahu, 1951-1970; a joint study by Bank of Hawaii, Dept. of Business Research, and the Hawaiian Electric Company, ltd.

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Master development plan for the Hawaii Geothermal/Cable Project

Contains memos and a fact sheet about the master development pla

Request for proposals : economic analysis of Hawaii's proposed geothermal-inter-island cable project

"The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to select a consultant to perform an economic analysis of the geothermal/cable project to guide public and private decisions. The analysis shall compare the cost of electricity developed and transmitted by the geothermal/cable project with other major existing or proposed electrical generating alternatives on Oahu, specifically petroleum and coal. While the goal of the geothermal/cable project is 500 megawatts, the analysis shall also include capacities of 125, 250, 375, and 625 megawatts so that information on the relative size economies is also available. The purposes of the study that will result from this RFP is to provide government (Governor, Legislature. DBED, Governor's Advisory Board on the Geothermal/Cable Project, and the three involved counties) and private (utilities, prospective geothermal/cable developer, contractors and suppliers, financing organizations) decision-makers with information of the economic viability of the geothermal/cable project compared to other alternatives for supplying large quantities of baseload electricity namely oil and coal. An objective of this study is to not only determine the economic feasibility, but to also identify and discuss those risk elements and non-quantifiable benefits that would affect any decision to proceed with the development of the Hawaii Geothermal/Cable development program.

Residential parcels near the PGV project in Puna

1 map : colorScale 1:10,000.The map shows parcels with a permit and a County class code of 01, 02, 08, A1, A2, A3, or C1

Issues of state and county concerns related to geothermal energy development on the island of Hawaii

"The following is a summary of issues related to geothermal development, and the State's views concerning them, as discussed between representatives of the State and the Mayor of the County of Hawaii.

Vegetation in the Kapoho Geothermal Resource Subzone

Scale 1 inch = 833 feetSource: Puna Geothermal Area Assessment by C. H. Lamoureux et al., April 198