Monday, June 11, 2012

USA, Hawai'i:

Hawaii County Sees Rising Number of Geothermal-Related Relocation Requests (Pacific Business News)

Hawaii County has approved the purchase of five homes near the Puna Geothermal Venture plant, and the county Planning Department is processing another seven relocation requests.

The Hawaii Tribune-Herald is reporting that the latest relocation requests have been filed in the past month, and Hawaii County will spend about $1 million if all 12 homes end up being purchased.