3-Time Award-Winning - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

3-Time Award-Winning
March 2012

5828 Lokelani Road, Wailua
Homesteads
Gorgeous 4 bed, 3.5 bath home on over a half acre of
land with stunning mountain views. Beautiful Cherry
wood and ceramic tile flooring, cathedral ceiling, 3/4
wrap around lanai, oversized garage, additional art
room/ studio and many more custom features.
$719,000(fs) Call: Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677
7075-A Kaholalele Place, Wailua
Homesteads
Charming home on a very spacious 14,636 sf lot in the
beautiful Wailua Homesteads. Solar heating. Outdoor
shower. The lot is completely fenced. Beautiful mountain
views and a located great neighborhood. $365,000(fs).
Short sale. Call: Crystel Chong Tim(RA) 635-3484 or
Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677
4326 Kauila Street, Lihue
Gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath custom home in the Pikake
Subvdivision. 2430 sf of living area. Very energy efficient,
high quality home with custom features throughout
including DeWils mahogany cabinets, Vaulted ceilings;
Granite & Marble Countertops and much more! A must
See! $749,999(fs). Call: Charlotte Barefoot(R) 651-4627
Aloha Island Properties
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
(808) 246-0334
Beautiful Pikake Lots in Lihue
#1669 - Spacious 11,307 sf corner lot slightly elevated
enhancing views. $299,900(fs)
#1739 - Golf Course, Lake & Mountain Views. 11,513 sf.
$249,000(fs)
#1727 - 14,335 sq ft allows guest house. Golf course,
lake & mtn. views. $319,000(fs)
6226 Kala Kea Place, Wailua
Homesteads
Beautiful 3/4 acre lot with a variety of fruit trees and a
beautiful mix of tropical flowers. Gorgeous area with
beautiful mountain views. $240,000(fs). Call: Karen
Agudong(R) 652-0677 or Kay Leonard(RA) 634-8697
7136 Alamihi Road, Wainiha
(ONLY $230,000(fs)!!
Price Reduced! SUPER buy!! Very spacious North shore
lot just a short walk to the beautiful North Shore Beaches
and a short drive to beautiful and historic Hanalei town.
Priced to sell quickly. Sold As-Is. Sale is subject to
Bankruptcy Court approval. $230,000(fs). Call: Karen
Agudong(R) 652-0677
4-436 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa
Very well maintained 3 bed, 2 bath home located near the
Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. Very convenient location!
Owner pride is evident the moment you walk through the
door. Beautifully renovated within the last few years.
$349,000(fs). Call: Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677
5166 Kaehulua Road, Kapaa
Private Hilltop location with 3 acres and Gorgeous
Mountain Views. Property consists of 2 Homes. Main
home is 5 bedrooms, 4 baths with approximately 2,794
s.f. of living area. Second house is a 1 bedroom, 2 Bath
Additional Dwelling Unit. Sold AS-IS. $475,000(fs).
Priced with Needed Repairs in mind. Call: Kay
Leonard(RA) 634-8697.
KamĀmalu Condominiums in Lihue
Beautiful, Brand New 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath
condominiums! No restrictions on resale. Opportunity
available now for Owner occupants AND Investors! Very
spacious floor plan with wonderful features. Solar Hot
Water! Pets Allowed. 1 interior unit left at $189,000(fs)!
End Units available for $242,000(fs). Call: Aloha Island
Properties 246-0334 or Karen Agudong(R) 652-0677.
975 Kamalu Road,
Wailua Homesteads
Breathtaking Custom 4 bed, 4.5 bath home located on
nearly 3 acres of level land in upper Wailua Homesteads,
surrounded by Dynamic Mountain Views! Custom
Features including Teak Flooring, Salt water Pool,
Separate attached guest Quarters, 3 car garage and much
more. Stunning Home! $1,350,000(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
Controlling Your Energy Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
KIUC Solar Water Heating Rebate Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Qualified Member Appliance Rebate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
A Picture’s Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Anahola PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
KIUC Named Solar Utility of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Fossil Fuel Independence Requires Modernization of Grid . . . . .12
Open Letter to KIUC Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Democratic Member Control, 2012 Board Election . . . . . . . . . . .16
A Message from the Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Board Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Co­op Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2012 Calendar of Student Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
GGGGARLIC! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Access to Free Medical Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Alice in Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Navigating Hookups and Disconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Everything from ABP to Walking Through Our Doors . . . . . . . . .28
KIUC Charitable Foundation Releases $30,000 to KEO . . . . . . . .30
Participating in Your Co­op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
2012: Year of the Co­op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
KIUC’s Online Presence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Statement of Nondiscrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Simple Pleasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Parting Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Powerlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
See story on page 32.
EDITORS
Maile Moriguchi
Shelley Paik
Pam Blair
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Anne Barnes
David BIssell
Claurino Bueno
Paul Daniels
Karissa Jonas
Megan McKoy­Noe
Maile Moriguchi
Shelley Paik
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.

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By Claurino Bueno
ENERGY SERVICES
Controlling Your Energy Use
KIUC’s programs help manage your energy costs
Energy conservation practices benefit all KIUC
members and our communities by reducing
energy costs and improving the quality of our
environment. To help our members save energy
and money, Energy Wise offers eight energysaving
programs designed specifically to help
manage energy costs.
KIUC offers the following energy­efficiency
programs to help participants better manage their
energy costs. The programs have resulted in
lowered energy costs, with an improved quality of
life and a cleaner environment.
Efficient Appliance Replacement Rebate
Program ­ This incentive program is designed to
encourage members to discard older, less efficient
appliances and replace them with new, energyefficient
models. A $50 rebate incentive is paid to
members who retire older, less efficient
refrigerators, clothes washers and freezers. This is
a residential program. New construction does not
qualify. Applications are available from Sears,
Home Depot and Kapa‘a Electric & Appliance and
from KIUC.
Appliance Meter Service ­ The KIUC Appliance
Meter Service (AMS) gives members a way to
meter and record the amount of electricity
consumed by most common electric appliances.
This helps them identify high consumption
appliances that can be targeted for replacement.
Information also can be used to modify the use of
various appliances and help reduce consumption.
Meters may be borrowed for up to seven days and
are available through member service
representatives at the main office. They come
with easy­to­read instructions and a support
phone number.
Solar Loan Program ­ KIUC offers zero­interest
loans to members who want to change their existing
electric water heater to a solar water heating
system. The loan is also available for members who
want to replace an existing nonfunctional solar
water heater at least 15 years old.
KIUC pays the interest for the participant. The
participant repays the principal over five years. No
down payment is required. KIUC has partnered
with Kaua‘i Community Federal Credit Union and
the County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency to provide
funding for the loans.

Solar Rebate Program ­ KIUC provides an $800
rebate incentive for members who want to
replace their existing electric water heater with a
solar water heater.
The rebate is also available for members who
want to replace an existing nonfunctional solar
water heater at least 15 years old. New
construction qualifies.
Home Visits ­ When questions about high bills
are difficult to resolve, a home visit is available at
no cost to the member. KIUC’s residential energy
specialist collects information about energy use
and the appliance mix by phone to determine if a
home visit is necessary. Members may call KIUC to
ask for a home visit and to acquire general electric
use information. The specialist visits the home,
helps determine conditions causing consumption,
and provides general educational and program
information that may help the member reduce
electric use.
Light Up a Life ­ This program provides free
compact fluorescent light bulbs to each member
who drops off a food donation for the Kaua‘i Food
Bank during its spring and holiday food drives. KIUC
wants to help those in need and provide members
help with their energy­efficiency efforts.
Theme: Aging
in Place &
Other Options
New Member Lighting Program ­ Three 20­watt
compact fluorescent light bulbs are provided to
each new KIUC residential member at no cost.
KIUC also offers programs that are not energy
related, called Member Advantage Programs.
These programs provide services that meet the
special needs of our members, and are not likely
to be obtained from other resources on Kaua‘i.
Qualifying Member Appliance Replacement
Program (QMARP) ­ The purpose of this program
is to help qualifying low­income seniors (age 60+)
reduce their residential electricity use by replacing
older, less efficient refrigerators and defective
electric water heaters with new, more efficient
ones at no cost to the member.
Qualified participants must own their homes,
own the refrigerator and meet federal poverty
guidelines for the program year. The refrigerator
to be replaced must be at least 11 years old and
be the primary refrigerator. There can be no
additional refrigerators in the home. This program
is offered in partnership with the County of Kaua‘i.
Members must contact the County of Kaua‘i
Offices of Community Assistance Agency on
Elderly Affairs to determine eligibility.
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MARCH 2012 5

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By Maile Moriguchi
KIUC Solar Water Heating
Rebate Process
Energy Wise
Participating Solar
Contractors
The solar water heating rebate is available to KIUC members who want to replace
an existing electric water heater, or an existing solar water heater that is
nonfunctional and more than 15 years old. Currently, all rebate levels are fixed at
$800 per installed solar system.
To qualify for a rebate, you must use one of the participating contractors on the
list. Systems installed by nonparticipating contractors or systems installed without
prior written KIUC authorization do not qualify for a rebate. All participating
contractors on the list have agreed to abide by the program standards, and have
met the program’s licensing and insurance requirements.
You are not required to get multiple bids for your solar water heating system. It is
recommended, though, that you speak with more than one participating contractor
to learn as much as you can about solar water heating systems and shop around for
the best price.
Once you choose a contractor, have them complete an incentive application form. It
needs to be signed by the legal property owner, and the landlord/tenant information
needs to be provided. Your contractor will submit the following to KIUC:
• Rebate application form, signed by the legal property owner
• System bid, signed by the customer and contractor
• Form 1, the solar system sizing form
• Solar system schematic, drawing of proposed system
KIUC will mail you an authorization letter. It will contain an authorization number
and an expiration date. The authorization number will commit program funds to
your solar system for 45 days. If the system has not been installed by the expiration
date, your rebate application will be cancelled and the funds will be made available
to other participants.
In some instances, a rebate application may not be accepted. You will receive a
letter explaining why your application has been denied.
Call your contractor and tell them you have received your authorization letter.
Schedule a date for the system to be installed. In most cases, systems can be
installed in one day. Your contractor will deduct the rebate from the total cost of
the installed system. The rebate should appear on both your contractor’s invoice
and the incentive application as a reduction to the cost of the total system,
including parts and labor.
You will need to call KIUC at 808.246.8280 when the installation of your system is
completed. A post­installation verification will be scheduled to verify the installed
system meets program standards and specifications. An informational handout on the
use and troubleshooting of your solar system’s timer switch also will be given at this
time. In addition, you will be notified if your system has met the program specifications.
Systems with deficiencies must be corrected by your installing contractor
within 30 days.
You can call the KIUC Energy Wise office at 808.246.8280 or 808.246.8284 Monday
through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All rebates are contingent upon the
availability of program funds. KIUC reserves the right to adjust or discontinue rebates
at any time without notice.

Contacts: Claurino Bueno—808.246.8280
Paul Daniels—808.246.8275
KIUC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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.
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.
By Claurino Bueno
$800 Incentive Rebate
Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
Thinking about installing a new solar water heater to replace
your older, less efficient electric water heater?
Get your system installed through KIUC’s Solar Water Heating
Rebate Program and receive an $800 rebate!
Contact KIUC’s Energy Services for more information.
Qualified Member Appliance
Rebate Program
QMARP, for qualifying seniors
KIUC takes a holistic approach. Once at the
house, we try 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.
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.
Office of Elderly Affairs 241.4487 KIUC 246.8280
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If you have a
business, large or
small, and want to
participate in the
Commercial Energy
Wise Program, call
Paul Daniels at
246.8275.
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By Paul Daniels
A Picture’s Worth...
Featured for this issue of KIUC Currents, we find
ourselves in Hanapepe. Just around the bend in
the road as you are entering Hanapepe, be alert
or you might miss Little Fish Coffee.
Nestled between Sheldon Gate Jewelry and Kut
‘N’ Kurl is the 8­foot­wide storefront of Little Fish
Coffee. Owned and operated by Camille Page
(left), with help from Rebecca Camacho (right)
and Camille’s mother, Berny Crane (not shown),
this is a great place to take a short coffee and
snack break. The cozy and friendly atmosphere
definitely enhances the experience.
Camille opened her business in June 2011 “as a
way to get a good cup of coffee,” as she puts it.
Having moved from San Luis Obispo, California, to
Maui in 1994, then to Kaua‘i in 2000, it appears
Camille is here to stay.
Among the many wall mounted works of art was
an obviously special picture, signed by Ozzie. Camille
proudly identified it as a commissioned piece by her
5­year­old son, titled “Coffee Monster.”
Camille is also the proud mother of a 7­year­old
daughter, Pepper.
With the assistance of KIUC’s Energy Wise
Program, Camille installed several light­emitting
diode (LED) track lights. Although a small project
compared to many, as a small business owner,
Camille knows every little bit of savings can help.
The next time you are passing Hanapepe, be
sure to stop in at Little Fish Coffee. It is open
Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Hanapepe Art
Night); and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thanks, Camille, for being part of Kaua‘i’s
energy conservation goal.

Early this year representatives from Kaua‘i
Island Utility Cooperative and REC Solar held a
kick­off meeting with Homestead Community
Development Corporation (HCDC) to coordinate
the next steps on a 12­megawatt solar project
located on Hawaiian Homelands in Anahola on
the northeast side of Kaua‘i.
The partnership between HCDC and KIUC was
formed in August of 2011 to see if a project was
feasible on Hawaiian homelands to mutually
benefit the co­op, the people of Kaua‘i, and the
Hawaiian Home Land Trust, created by Congress in
1920. Through a competitive bidding process, REC
Solar was granted the contract for the project in
December of last year.
This facility will bring KIUC’s integrated solar
capacity to nearly 20 MW.
“When the project is successfully developed
KIUC will have more solar PV concentration than
any utility in the U.S,” said David Bissell, president
and CEO at the co­op.
The cooperative obtained approval from the
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities
Service (RUS) to reallocate $68 million of
previously approved loan funds to construct
integrated PV and battery energy storage systems
on Kaua‘i. A portion of this reallocation will be
used to fund the project. The funds were
originally approved for a 10­megawatt
combustion turbine generator often referred to as
“Gen X” or “CT2.”
“The benefits are significant,” said KIUC board
chairman Phil Tacbian. “By using the RUS
approved funds for solar development; the
cooperative effectively shelves the combustion
turbine plant and moves closer to giving our
members the clean, renewable energy they have
asked for.”
A majority of KIUC’s generation today still
comes from fossil fuels, but the co­op has actively
COOPERATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Anahola PV
KIUC partners with the Homestead
Community Development Corporation
expanded its portfolio of renewable technologies.
KIUC now has 17 MW of solar and biomass­fired
generation projects under power purchase
agreements. Approximately 35 MW of low­impact
hydropower projects are being studied to
determine whether additional clean, renewable
hydropower can be feasibly developed on Kaua‘i.
In a release from HCDC, Brad Rockwell, KIUC
project manager, described the kick­off meeting as
an important starting point “… to make sure all of
us are introduced to one another, to get to know
the environmental assessment firm, the
contractor, REC Solar and, of course, for them to
get to know our KIUC­HCDC team.” He explained
the next steps in the process were to get started
on the environmental assessment, get the cultural
assessment team knowledgeable of the Anahola
area in place, and to begin mapping out a job fair
and employment outreach in the months ahead.
“The homesteaders in the Anahola region developed a regional
plan for the trust lands there, and renewable energy was a part
of their planning process. It’s great to see the homesteaders
themselves developing the project with the local utility co­op.
We’re very proud of them and, of course, the land revenues
generated by this project will advance the overall homesteading
goals across the state. This project is a perfect example of Prince
Khi’s legacy – native Hawaiians shaping their own destiny
through economic self­sufficiency. We congratulate HCDC and
KIUC on this venture and commend their willingness to work
with the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust to move this renewable
energy project forward as a way of generating more revenues
for homesteading opportunities.”
Alapaki Nahale­a, DHHL director
Hawaiian Homes Commission chairman from a
news release from TiLeaf Group, January 5, 2012
Native Hawaiians, Kaua‘i Utility and Solar Contractor
Hold Kick Off Meeting of 12 MW Solar Project
MARCH 2012 9

KIUC was named Utility of the Year at the annual Solar Power Generation USA 2012 conference in Las Vegas and presented by awards host, Brett Prior from GTM
research and Laura Dinnewell, Director of Solar Power Generation to Andy Noel of REC solar.
KIUC Named Solar Utility of the Year
10 KIUC CURRENTS
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative was named
Solar Utility of the Year at a recent Solar Power
Generation USA conference in Las Vegas.
The award recognizes KIUC’s decision to
develop a 12­megawatt AC solar project in
partnership with REC Solar and the Homestead
Community Development Corporation.
The installation will be the largest solar project
in the state. The project is located in Anahola on
the northeast side of Kaua‘i on the trust lands of
the Native Hawaiian people. KIUC is partnered
with the nonprofit HCDC, governed by Native
Hawaiian leaders creating economic projects
serving the Hawaiian Home Land Trust.
“We are pleased the industry recognizes our
significant accomplishments in renewable
generation development as we progress toward
meeting our goal of becoming 50 percent
renewable by 2023,” said KIUC President and CEO
David Bissell.
In addition to being the largest project of its
kind in the state of Hawai‘i, “another significant
highlight of this project is the coming together of
Kaua‘i’s nonprofit utility company and the Native
Hawaiian people to serve the community at large,
Hawaiian and non­Hawaiian alike,” said Scott
Kaiwi Danner of the Ti Leaf Group. “We see this as
a great part of the story and worthy of telling.”
Developing photovoltaic and hydro is a key part
of KIUC’s strategic plan. KIUC continues to expand
its renewable portfolio.
“KIUC’s solar efforts and our partnership are to
be commended,” said Lorraine Rapozo, vice
president of HCDC.
The Anahola project will bring KIUC’s integrated
solar capacity to nearly 20 MW, and is the second
project REC Solar has developed for the utility.
The partners previously collaborated on a
1.21­MW system in Kapa‘a.
When the current project is completed, KIUC
expects to have more solar concentration than
any other utility in the United States—an
accomplishment highlighted by Solar Power
Generation USA.
The award is one of four Solar Power
Generation USA presented at the show. The
others were Photovoltaic Project of the Year,
Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Project of the
Year and CPV Breakthrough Achievement of the
Year.

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By Maile Moriguchi
Fossil Fuel Independence Requires
Modernization of the Grid
Kaua‘i’s Smart Grid Initiative is a critical
component for reducing our dependency on fossil
fuels. As we start to add more intermittent
renewable energy to the grid, and with the advent
of electric vehicles and smart appliances, the
modernization of KIUC’s grid becomes critical for
the co­op to achieve its strategic goals.
KIUC has purchased off­the­shelf technology
that is regulated by the Federal Communications
Commission. The FCC regulates and sets standards
on radio frequency (RF) emissions for all devices
that emit some sort of RF, such as baby monitors,
cordless phones and wi­fi routers. The device KIUC
plans to install falls well below the levels set forth
by the FCC.
KIUC is aware of the issues regarding smart
meters on the mainland. However, on September
29, 2011, the Hawai‘i Public Utilities
Commission—which regulates KIUC—issued a
decision and order approving KIUC’s participation
in the national smart grid demonstration project,
which will bring advanced meter technology to
every household on the island of Kaua‘i.
KIUC plans to continue with the smart meter
roll out as planned. Currently, KIUC does not have
an opt­out program. Management and the board
are discussing an opt­out program. Should KIUC
choose to offer an opt­out program, it will have to
be approved by the HPUC and likely will come at a
cost to the member.
KIUC encourages members to get the facts
about smart grid by attending an informational
meeting. The next meeting is scheduled April 12
from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in KIUC’s main conference
room. Visit www.kiucrenewablesolutions.coop
for more information about the Kauai Smart Grid
Initiative.

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MARCH 2012 13

Open Letter
to KIUC Members
Aloha All,
There has been much talk in the community recently about KIUC’s plans to replace existing electric meters with state­of­theart
digital two way meters. Many refer to this technology evolution as the Smart Grid using Smart Meters.
KIUC is participating in a national program where 50% of the meter replacement cost is paid by federal grant money. KIUC will
also provide in home monitoring display systems for 500 member volunteers whose energy reduction successes will be reported
to the study group to see if the program should be expanded to include more volunteer participants. No rate increase is
anticipated in association with this project.
Smart meters are being installed all over the country and the world. Millions of these meters are currently being installed in
California alone, and more than half the 900 member­owned electric cooperatives in the United States already have Smart
Meters installed.
Benefits of Smart Grid:
With our new meters, KIUC members will have the ability to realize many benefits which will include:
• Energy savings from increased member knowledge of energy use. When you understand how an appliance or activity is
using energy you can make informed decisions on investing in more efficient appliances, or changing your usage habits.
After all,
the cheapest energy is energy that you don’t use.
• Greatly improved outage response time. No longer will you need to call the utility when your power goes out. We will
automatically know when your home or business is out of power and will be able to quickly dispatch a crew to restore
service.
• Increased efficiency and lower costs due to KIUC being able to read your meters remotely without the need for meter
readers. Our current meter reading staff will then be reassigned within the company. As a cooperative when we save
money, you
save money.
• Reducing green house gas emissions by eliminating 100,000 miles of annual driving by our meter readers and field service
employees.
• Improved power quality monitoring to help protect sensitive electronic equipment.
• Reduced dependency on foreign oil.
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Health Issues:
KIUC considers the new meters to be completely safe. Our position is supported by leading authorities on health effects of
Smart Meters whose findings are summarized below:
• The World Health Organization review states that “in the area of biological effects and medical applications of non­ionizing
radiation, approximately 25,000 articles have been published over the past 30 years….Scientific knowledge in this area is
now more extensive than for most chemicals.” These studies, it concludes, find that “current evidence does not confirm the
existence of any health consequences from exposure to low level electromagnetic fields.”
• California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) states that “to date, scientific studies have not identified or confirmed
negative health effects from potential non­thermal impacts of RF emissions such as those produced by common household
electronic devices and smart meters.”
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finds that “a number of reports have appeared in the scientific literature
describing the observation of a range of biological effects resulting from exposure to low­levels of RF energy. However,
in most cases, further experimental research has been unable to reproduce these effects. Furthermore, since much of the
research is not done on whole bodies (in vivo), there has been no determination that such effects constitute a human
health hazard.”
• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) said “Since this is not a field where EDF has a great deal of expertise, we also consulted
with experts outside EDF — not just experts committed (as we are) to the development of smart power grids, but also
experts who are much more focused on the dangers of EMFs and RFs…our position that the limited RF exposure levels
associated with smart meters should not result in reduced support for the smart grid. Whether or not future studies find
the overall RF problem to be significant, smart meters are a very small part of that problem. At the same time, the smart
grid brings great environmental benefits: reduced greenhouse gases, reduced burning of fossil fuels and enhanced
integration of solar and wind power.”
Privacy & Security
KIUC is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members’ personal information.
Smart meters record a customer’s overall household energy use and demand information during a certain time period or
periods. No individual appliance or device usage data will be accessible by the meters.
KIUC does not sell its members’ data to any third party. KIUC abides by stringent policies protecting the privacy and security of
your electric usage data.
Meter manufacturers are incorporating security features and encryption technology into their meters, as recommended by
national security experts. New meters allow us to determine if someone tampers with your meter.
Opt Out Program
KIUC has not decided if we will offer an option to allow members to elect out of Smart Meters. There are many issues to
consider including: how should increased costs to the utility be recovered; should all members pay for the increased cost or only
those who opt­out; what do we do if time of use rates are implemented and the analog meters cannot support the rate
structure?
Until a decision on an opt­out program has been made, KIUC will establish a deferred installation process for members who do
not want a Smart Meter. The deferral process will allow members to notify KIUC and no smart meter will be installed pending a
final decision by the board. We anticipate installation to begin in April and we will provide more information as it becomes
available.
Conclusion:
I hope that this letter has helped provide clarification on our Smart Grid and Smart Meter programs. I am excited about the
opportunity to modernize Kaua‘i’s electrical grid and hope that you will support our efforts. We will continue to offer regular
updates on our initiatives and encourage you to access our websites at www.kiuc.coop or www.kiucrenewablesolutions.coop
for further information.
Mahalo,
David Bissell
President and CEO
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative
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By Shelley Paik
KIUC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Democratic
Member Control,
2012 Board Election
Look for your election packet in the mail
Democratic member control is one of the
seven cooperative principles KIUC members will
exercise during the 2012 board of directors
election March 24.
Members will have three ways to vote: paper
ballot, phone or online. The electronic voting
options—online and by phone—were added in
the 2010 election.
The list of members who will receive election
packets is finalized 30 days before Election Day.
Members should receive their election packets
the first week of March.
Members can fill out the enclosed paper ballot
and mail it back to KIUC in the prepaid envelope
or drop it off at the main office in Lihu‘e.
Members also can choose to vote electronically by
phone or online.
The election packet consists of a candidate
guide, a paper ballot with instructions, a secrecy
envelope and a business­reply envelope. Also
included is an access code that allows members to
cast their vote online or by telephone if they
prefer.
Members can vote for up to three candidates by
completely filling in the bubbles next to his or her
name. Insert your ballot into the secrecy envelope
to ensure your privacy, and place the secrecy
envelope inside the business­reply envelope. Drop
the envelope in the mail—the postage is already
paid—or drop it off in the blue ballot box at the
KIUC main office in Lihu‘e.
Do not cover your name and address
information printed on the reply envelope. The
information is needed to verify your eligibility to
vote. All secrecy envelopes are separated prior to
opening, so the privacy of your vote is assured.
To vote online, please examine your businessreply
envelope. The web address for voting is
printed along with your access code. To vote, go
to the voting website. It will prompt you to enter
your access code, and will verify your identity. The
system will create an anonymous ballot for you to
vote for the candidates of your choice. It will
record that you voted, but not how you voted.
After casting your vote, you will be issued a
confirmation number that will allow you to review
how you voted. Make sure you write down the
number. Because your ballot is anonymous, there
is no way for us to retrieve the number for you
later.
To vote by telephone, please examine your
business­reply envelope. The toll­free number for
voting is printed along with your access code. To
vote, please call the number provided. When you
vote by phone, an automated attendant will read
the names of all the candidates. You can make
your first choice. The attendant will list the
remaining candidates and allow you to make a
second selection. After your second selection is
made, the attendant will list all remaining
candidates and allow you a third selection.
Please remember you are allowed to vote only
once. Our electronic system will allow you to vote
only once, whether online or by phone. If you cast
a vote electronically and also vote by mail, your
mail ballot will be voided.
Remember, the final day for members to cast
their ballots is March 24, 2012, at noon.

This year, 2012, is the 10th anniversary of KIUC. As we look back on the last decade, I want
to remember the people who made KIUC possible. Jim Mayfield, one of our former directors,
started the movement, along with others who stepped up to the plate and made it happen.
Gregg Gardiner was one who took the bull by the horn, made many personal sacrifices and
eventually saw a member­owned cooperative become reality.
However, there is more to the story. I want to take this opportunity to recognize individuals
who played leading roles in the forming of our co­op. Seventeen members were on the interim
board: Gregg Gardiner, Dennis Esaki, Jerry Gibson, Peggy Cha, Michael Loo, Mary Thronas, Turk
Tokita, JoAnn Yukimura, John Bandman, Fran Brennan, Roberta Wallace, Clinton Shiraishi,
Walter Freckles Smith, Rohit Mehta, Walt Barnes, Brian Barbata and Clyde Kodani.
To these members of the interim board, I want to say mahalo for your contributions in
forming KIUC and making it the first member­owned utility cooperative in the state of Hawai‘i.
In 2002, Kaua‘i Electric Co. officially became Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative. Gregg Gardiner
became the first chairman of the board, and Jim Mayfield and Dennis Esaki from the founding board continued to serve.
As we enter our second decade as your cooperative, we can reflect on all that has been accomplished in this short period.
We came from zero percent equity to 24 percent—a feat the Rural Utilities Service of the United States Department of
Agriculture recognized as second to none.
We continue what was started 10 years ago: to move away from fossil fuel to renewable energy. All members of the board,
past and present, held this same vision of being 50 percent independent of fossil fuel in 15 years or less.
The board of directors of KIUC looks forward to a productive year in pursuing our goals, and not forgetting our everyday
obligations to our members.
Mahalo
Teofilo Phil Tacbian, Chairman
Board of Directors
12/20
Board Actions
for December 2011
Meeting Date Item Description Board Action
Unfinished
New
Business
Executive
Session
A Message From the Chairman
Board Policy No. 25, Charitable Non-Profit Giving
Still under consideration by
the Policy Committee
F&A Chevron fuel contract Approved unanimously
Exec Cmte 2012 General Counsel Engagement agreement Approved
F&A Board Resolution 25-11, 2012 Capital Budget Approved
F&A Board Resolution 25-11, 2012 ROO Budget Approved
Board Policy No 10, Legal Representation and Use of Attorneys Approved
Board Policy No 26, Records Management Approved
Board Resolution 27-11, Amendments to the Pacific Energy Partners, LLC’s PPA Ratified in open session
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By Maile Moriguchi
KIUC’S VALUE ADDED SERVICES
Cash In On Savings With Your
Co-op Connections Card
As a card­carrying member, you can use your Co­op Connections Card or key fob at any participating
business and receive discounts at restaurants and retail shops, services, hotels and much more. Spotting
a participating business is easy. Look for the Co­op Connections Card sticker on the door or cash register
at the business. KIUC publishes an updated list of participating businesses in each issue of KIUC Currents
magazine, but deals are added all the time. The best spot to find the latest deals is online at
www.kiuc.coop. Simply click the “Co­op Connections” link. If you have a business and would like to
participate in the program, please call 246.4348 for more information.
Aloha Services, Kapa‘a, Princeville
10 percent discount on all shipping, storage, copies
and post office box rentals.
Backdoor Hanalei, Hanalei
10 percent off all original­priced goods, except
surfboards and paddleboards.
Buddha Boutique, Līhu‘e
10 percent off entire store (discount cannot be
combined with other discounts or in­store specials).
Edward Jones, Kalāheo
Free portfolio review.
ElectraTech Services LLC, Kapa‘a
Receive $500 off any photovoltaic power system.
Seniors 65+ ask about additional savings.
Hanalei Paddler, Hanalei
10 percent off all original­priced goods, except
surfboards and paddleboards.
Hanalei Surf Company, Hanalei
10 percent off all original­priced goods, except
surfboards and paddleboards.
Islandwide Solar, Līhu‘e
$500 discount or 5 percent off a photovoltaic system,
whichever is greater.
Jim Saylor Jewelers, Kapa‘a
10 percent discount.
JJ’s Broiler, Līhu‘e
“Early Bird Special” – Customer must be seated
between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to receive a 10 percent
discount on food items. Liquor is excluded. Tax and
gratuity not included.
Save on Your Prescriptions
With Co­op Connections
More than $21.5 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
Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park, Līhu‘e
$150 discount on cemetary plots.
Kaua‘i Floors, Inc., Līhu‘e
10 percent off all area rugs in stock, not already
reduced.
Kaua‘i Inn, Līhu’e
20 percent off rack rate.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens, Līhu‘e
5 percent discount on cemetery property and funeral
plans (pre­need). Not good toward at­need services
and merchandise.
Kaua‘i Self­Storage, Līhu‘e
10 percent off regular rental rate plus one free lock
with rental of any size unit.
Kayak Kaua‘i, Kapa‘a
10 percent discount on tours and rentals.
Kujo’s Mini Mart, Kalāheo
10 percent off everything, except alcohol, cigarettes
and gift items.
New Leaf Skin Care, Līhu‘e
15 percent off all skin care services.
North Shore General Store, Princeville
20 percent off café prices.
Precision Tinting Kaua‘i, Līhu‘e
15 percent off regular price.
Progressive Expressions, Kōloa
10 percent off original­marked prices, except
surfboards.
Sweet N Sassy, ʻEleʻele
10 percent off all regular­priced merchandise, not
including sale items or other in­store promotions.
The Bikini Room, Hanalei
15 percent off any regular­priced items. Offer not to
be combined with any other, not good on sales or
discounted items.
Tropics Island Therapy, ʻEleʻele
$10 off a 30­minute massage.
Wings Over Kaua‘i, Kalāheo
10 percent off, three passenger maximum, two
passenger minimum. Direct booking only.
Members can pick up their Co­op Connections Card at KIUC’s main office in Līhu‘e. If your business would like
to participate in the program, or for more information, please contact Anne Barnes at 246.4383.

Co-op Connections
New Business
We have an exciting opportunity for your business. We would
like to invite you to join our member benefits initiative, the
Co­op Connections program. This program gives you the
opportunity to offer our cooperative members valuable
discounts. In exchange for your participation, we promote your
business and discount offers to our members at no cost to you.
The program is designed to benefit your business and our
members. Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative, in conjunction with
other Touchstone Energy® cooperatives around the country, have
developed the Co­op Connections program to deliver more value
to members and assist participating businesses in increasing
customer visits. This program gives your business exposure to
our 24,000 members and many visitors served by our fellow
Touchstone Energy cooperatives. Participation is easy and should
help give you a marketing advantage with our membership!
395 co-ops
in 45 states.
31.5 million
cards and key fobs
in circulation.
22,656
discount offers on
connections.coop.
$41 million
saved by co-op
members on
prescriptions alone.
MARCH 2012 19

Griffin is presented with her
grand prize trophy by
board Vice­Chair Steve M.
Rapozo and board member
Stu Burley.
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By Shelley Paik
KIUC KEIKI
2012 Calendar of Student Art
Griffin Lord Gets Third Grand Prize!
Photos by Shelley Paik

As an 11th­grade Island School student, Griffin
Lord has again taken the top honor in KIUC’s
Calendar of Student Art Contest. Her passion for
art shines through as she excitedly talks about her
various art projects and her love of art.
Griffin’s grand prize artwork, “Jazz in Green,” is
an oil painting she created for a class project to
paint something based on a photo. She giggled as
she recalled how she found the picture online,
liked the look of it and altered it slightly as she
painted.
“I like Leonardo DaVinci and love anything from
the Renaissance era,” Griffin said.
Realism has always been her favorite form of
art. She defines it as an objective reality or the
representation of reality.
Griffin has won the grand prize in KIUC’s art
contest twice before—in 2005 as a 9­year­old
when she captured the judges’ hearts with her
ballerina painting, and three years later with a self
portrait as a seventh­grader in pastels.
She said she and “Miss Penny,” Island School art
teacher Penny Nichols, went through her artwork
and selected the pieces they thought suited the
contest.
When Griffin first started at Island School, she
thought art looked really fun. Miss Penny has
been Griffin’s art teacher since the third grade and
has cultivated her love of art.
2012 Calendar of Student Art winners.
This past summer, Griffin was awarded a
scholarship and attended Chicago’s Art Institute,
learning more techniques for shading, colors and
abstracts. With abstracts, “you can close your eyes
and let go,” she explained.
Griffin said her five weeks away from home gave
her a taste of how life will be in college. She wants
to attend an art institute, but doesn’t have a
favorite.
In addition to capturing the grand prize, another
of her pieces—a mask— made the month of
November. The mask was a clay piece she made,
glazed and photographed for the art contest. The
mask was part of a project in which she tried a
new technique to make the clay really thin.
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Photos By Shelley Paik
GGGGARLIC!
Cold Ginger
Chicken
Chicken:
1 whole chicken
Water (enough to cover chicken)
3 tablespoons salt
2 slivers ginger
2 cloves garlic
Place chicken in a pot; cover with water.
Add ginger, garlic and salt to pot and
bring water to a boil; reduce heat to a
slow boil and cook about 40 minutes.
Once chicken is done, remove from pot
and allow chicken to cool. Refrigerate
chicken for a couple hours before
serving.
Sauce:
1 bunch chopped green onions
2 bunches finely chopped cilantro
½ cup finely chopped ginger (peeled)
¼ cup minced garlic
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup oil
Place ginger in a food processor and
chop very fine. Do the same to the garlic
and cilantro. The green onions should
be chopped very fine by hand. Add oil,
salt and pepper. Allow sauce to rest for a
couple hours before serving.
Cheesey Stuffed
Garlic Bread
1 loaf French bread
1 pound shredded Mozzarella
and Provolone cheese
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 block butter, softened
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a
microwave­safe bowl, place minced
garlic and 1 teaspoon of the butter and
microwave for 30 seconds. In a large
bowl, combine the garlic butter mixture
with the remaining butter, cheese and
Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly. Slice
the side of the French bread so your
hand can fit to pull out some of the
bread to make a cavern. Fill with the
cheese mixture. Wrap in foil and bake
for about 45 minutes, or until the
cheese has melted through.
Garlic Chopped
Steak With
Onions and
Mushrooms
¼ cup chopped fresh garlic
1 onion, sliced
1 pound fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
¼ cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons shoyu
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup oil
⅓ cup water
Add oil and garlic to pan. Sauté until
garlic is cooked. Add onions and
mushrooms; cook until vegetables are
half cooked. Add steak, salt, pepper,
oyster sauce and shoyu; cook until steak
is done. Combine water and cornstarch.
Mix well and add to pan to thicken
gravy.

Shrimp Scampi
With Linguine
2 pounds 26/30 shrimp
1 pound linguine
2 blocks butter
1½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup fresh chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup water (optional)
Parsley to garnish
Cook linguine as instructed on the box.
Peel shrimp. Melt butter in a sauté pan
on low heat. Add chopped garlic and
cook until almost soft (be sure not to
burn the butter or garlic). Add shrimp
and cook on medium heat until shrimp
turns pink. Add cooked linguine, salt,
pepper and toss until well combined.
You may need to add a little water to
help separate the noodles. Garnish with
chopped parsley.
John’s Garlic
Ahi Poke
1½ pounds of firm ahi
½ cup shoyu
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh ginger
¼ cup chopped green onions
Chop ahi into bite­sized pieces. Add
shoyu and sesame oil to fish. In a small
pot or pan, add oil, ginger and garlic;
cook on low heat (be sure not to burn
the ginger and garlic) for 7 to 10
minutes to infuse the oil with the flavors
of the ginger and garlic. Separate the
ginger and garlic from the oil. Allow the
oil to cool and combine with fish, shoyu
and sesame oil; toss fish. Add fresh
chopped green onions and serve
immediately.
Roasted Garlic
9 bulbs of garlic, tops cut off
9 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Goat cheese
Sundried tomatoes in olive oil
Sourdough baguette slices
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place
garlic with the top side up in a foil­lined
pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil
over each bulb; sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Cover with foil and bake in oven
for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the
garlic is soft or starts to “pop” out of the
bulb. Set aside to cool. Serve with goat
cheese and sundried tomatoes on
toasted baguette slices.
Win a Currents Recipe Cookbook!
Bring this coupon into our Lihue office between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. for a free reusable shopping bag and to be entered
into a drawing to win one of 10 KIUC Currents recipe books.
Name: ______________________________________________________________ Town: ___________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________
Please tell us what you enjoy the most about KIUC Currents Magazine*: __________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
*KIUC may use your comments with first name and last name initial in future publications. One free shopping bag per person.
1. ENTERING DRAWING: No purchase necessary to enter. Promotion ends at 4:15 p.m. (HST) on April 2, 2012.
2. PRIVACY POLICY ­ Your privacy is respected. Your email address and phone number will not be shared with any other company.
3. PRIZE: KIUC Currents recipe book is a compilation of recipes from KIUC Currents magazine, with a current value of $25.00 U.S. dollars.
4. WINNER SELECTION: A random drawing will be conducted on or about April 2, 2012. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
5. NOTIFICATION: Prizes will be awarded and winners notified by email or phone. All reasonable attempts will be made to contact the winner in order to
claim their prize. Winner forfeits prize if not claimed within 1 week from notification and another winner will be selected by random drawing.
V9I1­02/12
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KIUC IN THE COMMUNITY
Access to Free Medical Care
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Military reservists and state health care
professionals will team up for access to free routine
medical care February 28 through March 9.
Dr. Dileep Bal, Department of Health Kaua‘i
district health officer, explained that a partnership
between the state agency, the federal Department
of Defense and community support organizations
resulted in the project, Tropic Care Kaua‘i 2012—
part of a military reserves training exercise.
The scope of medical services will include, but
will not be limited to, general physical and
medical exams, blood work panels, nutrition and
weight counseling, behavioral assessments,
Tropic Care Kaua‘i
“Free Health Care for All”
spiritual support, dental services (cleaning and
minor repair), vision exams and eye glasses,
and CPR and first aid classes. Preventative health
services will be a key component of this mission.
The Kaua‘i District Health Office will be aided in
its efforts by federal, state and county civil
authorities and a range of community­based
volunteers.
Kaua‘i District Health Nurse Supervisor Toni
Torres is leading the coordination efforts and
anticipates serving more than 6,000 Kaua‘i
residents. Call 241.3387 for information.
February 28 th to March 9 th , 2012
CLINIC SITES—WEST: Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji (by Hanapepe Armory)
CENTRAL: Kauai Community College
EAST: All Saints Episcopal Church (Kapaa)
CLINIC TIMES DAILY—8:00am – 7:00pm (on Mar. 6 th , all clinics will close at 3:30pm)
SERVICES—Physical Examination, Vision Check & Glasses, Dental Care,
Nutrition/Physical Activity Counseling, and more!
For more information, call 241-3387
To request special assistance or an auxiliary aid to attend a clinic, please call the above number at least seven days prior to the clinic.
A partnership between the Kauai District Health Office & the Department of Defense Reserve Affairs.
Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Community Advertisement

"I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date.”
Don’t be late to see Kalaheo Elementary School’s production
of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” April 27 and 28 and May 4 and 5.
Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland
as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo
Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a
bubble­blowing Caterpillar, celebrates
“unbirthdays” at the Mad Hatter’s tea party and
beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game in
Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.”
The fast­paced stage adaptation—presented by
Kalaheo Elementary School through special
arrangement with Music Theater International—
features classic Disney songs including “I’m Late”
and “Zip­A­Dee­Doo­Dah.” The production is
based on the 1951 Disney film “Alice in
Wonderland” and the novels, “The Adventures of
Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking
Glass” by Lewis Carroll.
“Alice in Wonderland Jr.” begins at 7 p.m. at the
school’s cafeteria turned theater April 27 and 28,
and May 4 and 5. Donations are welcome. Tickets
are available at the school and at the door prior to
the show. General admission is $5 or $1 for children
under 12. Kids are admitted free with a can of food
to be donated to the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank.
All proceeds from ticket sales support the club’s
return for the following year.
People are admitted on a first­come first­serve
basis, so come early and enjoy the food booth
while waiting for the doors to open.
This is Kalaheo Elementary School’s ninth
season of musical theater, with Kalaheo’s Marly
Madayag as director. Alice is played by Anna
Burkman. The Cheshire Cats are played by Jenny
Chinnapha, Shea Olson and India Davies. Kevin
Peterson plays the ever­late White Rabbit. Kane
Casillas is the hip Caterpillar, and the Queen of
Hearts is played by Olivia Gegan. Jeremy Herr
plays the crazy Mad Hatter, Treya Stadig is
Mathilda, and Ben Murray and Connor Mackenzie
are the Tweedles. Thirty plus students play other
various roles and are part of ensembles.
Music and lyrics are by Sammy Fain, Bob Hillard,
Oliver Wallace, Cy Coban, Allie Wrubel, Ray
Gilbert, Mark David, AI Hoffman and Jerry
Livingston. Music is adapted and arranged, and
additional music and lyrics are provided, by Bryan
Louiselle. The book was adapted and additional
lyrics provided by David Simpatico.
Filled with adventure, “Alice in Wonderland Jr.”
will please children and adults alike with its
charismatic music and amusing dialogue.
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By Kathryn Williams and Anne Barnes
MEMBER SERVICES
Navigating Hookups and Disconnects
A step­by­step guide from Member Services
Service activations may be done by coming into
the Lihu‘e office or calling 246.4300 Monday­
Friday (except holidays) 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
If you are new to the cooperative and opening
an account at an existing location, you will need
the following:
1. A valid picture ID (for security purposes)
2. Necessary information to complete a service
application
3. A signed membership or membership
declination form (determines if you are
eligible for patronage capital allocation and
distributions when they occur); the fee to
become a member is 1 cent
4. Pay a credit deposit that will remain on your
account until 12 consecutive, timely
payments have been made; in the 13th
month, the credit deposit plus interest will be
applied to your account; if you disconnect
service prior to the end of the 12­month
period, the deposit will be applied to the
closing bill; if there is a balance, a check will
be sent to you
5. A $20 service fee will be included on your
first bill
If you already have an account with KIUC, you
may make application over the phone to assume
service at an existing location. You will need to:
1. Verify the last four digits of your Social
Security number (for security purposes)
2. Provide necessary information to complete a
service application
3. If necessary, pay a credit deposit for the new
location before service can be started; this
will need to be paid in the Lihu‘e office or via
Western Union Speedpay (see Section 9,
Paying Your Bill)
4. A $20 service fee will be included on your
first bill
If you require temporary power during the
construction phase of a new home, you will be
billed at a commercial rate (Schedule G) and will
need to provide:
1. A valid picture ID (for security purposes)
2. Information to complete a commercial
service application at our Lihu‘e office
3. Sign a membership or membership
declination form if you are new to the
cooperative (determines if you are eligible
for patronage capital allocation and
distributions when they occur); the fee to
become a member is 1 cent
4. The name and telephone number of your
electrician
5. Information regarding the type of service
required—underground/overhead and
100/200 amperage (you may confirm this
information with your electrician)
6. A copy of the Kaua‘i County building permit
or permit number ­ this may be obtained by
having your electrician call the County
Building Division, 241.4854 (failure to
provide this information may delay service
connection)
7. A copy of the county­approved site/plot
plan, complete with tax map key and lot
number
8. A copy of the Condominium Property Regime
(CPR) map, if applicable
9. A $60 material and labor charge if your
temporary service will later be moved to a
permanent location; this fee is waived if your
temporary service is in the same location as
your permanent service
10. Make a refundable $40 credit deposit if you
have not already established credit with
KIUC
11. A $20 service fee will be included on your
first bill

The property must be identified with your
service address (visible from the street). You may
call County Engineering, 241.4883, to request an
address. Underground service will require you to
schedule a trench inspection with KIUC, 246.4300
(at least two working days’ notice is needed).
Once the residence/electrical work has been given
a final inspection by the county, remember to
have your service changed from temporary to
permanent service so your billing rate may be
changed from commercial to residential.
Application for permanent service may be made
once the residence is completed and requires the
following:
1. A valid picture ID (for security purposes)
2. Information to complete a residential service
application at our Lihu‘e office
3. Completion of a membership or membership
declination form if you are new to the
cooperative (determines if you are eligible
for patronage capital allocation and
distributions when they occur); the fee to
become a member is 1 cent
4. The name and telephone number of your
electrician
5. A copy of the final electrical inspection from
the County of Kaua‘i or the building permit
number ­ this may be obtained by having your
electrician call the County Building Division,
241.4854 (failure to provide this information
may delay service connection)
6. A copy of the county­approved site/plot plan,
complete with tax map key and lot number, if
not already provided for temporary power
7. A copy of the Condominium Property Regime
(CPR) map, if applicable and not provided
previously
8. Making a refundable credit deposit if you
have not already established credit with KIUC
9. A $20 service fee will be included on your
first bill
10. Scheduling a trench inspection with at least
two working days’ notice, 246.4300, if
underground service will be moved from the
temporary location
Disconnects may be requested by calling
246.4300 Monday­Friday (except holidays) 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will need to call at least two
working days before the required date. You may
come into the Lihu‘e office, but the same two
working days’ notice is required. If you call, you
will need to provide the last four digits of your
Social Security number. If you come into the
office, you will need a valid picture ID. These are
required for security purposes.
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28 KIUC CURRENTS
By Kathryn WIlliams
Bill Paying Options
Ways to pay your bill
Automatic Bill Payment is as easy as it sounds. It
allows your electric bill to be paid directly from
whatever financial institution you choose: your
bank, your savings and loan or your credit union.
Imagine no more checks and no more payment
deadlines! With Automatic Bill Payment, there has
never been an easier way to pay your monthly
electric bill. It gives you the opportunity to enjoy
convenience, security, speed and savings by
having your payments automatically withdrawn
from your checking or savings account. It
eliminates the burden of mailing payments, saves
postage and ensures your payments are always on
time. The service is absolutely FREE.
With KIUC Automatic Bill Payment:
1. You will never miss a payment, even when
you are out of town.
2. You will still receive a monthly statement
from KIUC showing the same information as a
bill (meter reading, usage, account balance,
etc.).
3. You will see how much energy you used and
the amount and date of your next automatic
withdrawal.
4. Your payment will be electronically deducted
from your checking or savings account.
5. No checks are required.
6. No late payments, ever.
Here is how to get started:
Complete an authorization form and return it to
KIUC. Be sure to include a voided check or
photocopy of a check with the authorization form.
We will arrange your Automatic Bill Payment with
your financial institution.
You will continue to receive an electric bill every
month that features the date on which your bill
will automatically be paid. Deductions are made
21 days or later once your electric bill is mailed.
This gives you time to review your bill and call
KIUC with any questions.
All you have to do is make certain there are
sufficient funds in your account to cover the
automatic withdrawal each month. If your
Automatic Bill Payment is returned for insufficient
funds, your financial institution and KIUC will
assess the same amount that would apply for a
dishonored check. So let your bank, savings and
loan or credit union do your monthly bill paying
automatically.
Complete the form or call a member services
representative at 246.4300 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except holidays.
If you already signed up for account access at
www.kiuc.coop thru ebiz, you may complete the
form online.
Electronic Funds Transfer/Automatic Clearing
House (EFT/ACH) payments are available to
commercial accounts. Special banking set­up is

equired by both the account and KIUC. To initiate
this type of payment option, commercial accounts
may forward required forms to the member
services department at KIUC.
First Hawaiian Bank branches on the island of
Kaua‘i accept KIUC bill payments. You may use
cash, checks, money orders or cashier’s checks to
pay your bill. First Hawaiian Bank adds a small
convenience fee for each transaction.
Mailing your payment in the envelope provided
with your bill is simple and easy. Please include
your bill stub along with your check, money order
or cashier’s check—no cash, please.
Online payments made through your bank also
are accepted. Please make sure your request for
payment is made well in advance of the due date
since most banks actually end up sending a check,
which may take up to a week to receive at KIUC.
To facilitate quicker processing of this type of
payment, please have your bank use the following
address instead of the Honolulu P.O. Box that is on
the return envelope included with your bill:
KIUC
Attention Cashier
4463 Pahe ‘e Street Suite 1
Lihu‘e, HI 96766­2000
Drop box and walk­in payments are accepted at
our Lihu‘e office. Cashiers accept cash, checks,
money orders or cashier’s checks. If you are in a
hurry or dropping by when we are not open, you
may place your payments in the drop box located
in the lobby. Another drop box is available 24
hours a day, seven days a week and is located
outside the building. For security purposes, please
do not put a cash payment into the drop box.
Please put your bill stub along with a check,
money order or cashier’s check in one of the
envelopes provided.
Western Union Speedpay is a third­party vendor
that provides electronic payment service to KIUC
customers. The service provided gives members
the freedom and convenience to pay their electric
bill when and how they want, using their
savings/checking account, Visa, MasterCard,
Discover or debit (ATM) card.
Western Union Speedpay is available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Visit
www.kiuc.coop and click on the KIUC Easy Pay
Options link or call Western Union Speedpay at
888.813.2247.
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30 KIUC CURRENTS
By Shelley Paik
KIUC­CF boardmember Kathy Williams, Anna Vidinha, Haley Adamic, KIUC­CF boardmember Steve M. Rapozo, Alana Kanahele, KCC Rebecca Thompson, KIUC­CF
boardmembers Debbie Santiago and Trinette Kaui. KCC students Anna Vidinha, Haley Adamic and Alana Kanahele were the recipients of the KIUC Charitable
Foundation Scholarship.
KIUC Charitable Foundation
Releases $30,000 to KEO
Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity CEO MaBel Fujiuchi, KIUC­CF President Allan
Smith, KEO Administrative Officer Lynn Kua and KIUC­CF Members Trinette
Kaui and Kathy Williams work together to help qualified low­income
electricity users with their electric bills.
Photos by Shelley Paik
In December 2011, the KIUC Charitable Foundation released an
additional $30,000 to Kaua`i Economic Opportunity (KEO) to help
qualified low­income electricity users with their electric bills.
During 2011, the program assisted 118 households—totaling
$24,547—with past due or urgent notices to prevent the shut off of
their electric service.
Interested Kaua`i residents should call KEO at 808.245.4077
extension 240 to see if they qualify or to apply.
Since 2008, the KIUC Charitable Foundation has been able to
donate $120,000 to help those who need assistance with their
electric bills.
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.

• Attend the annual meeting: Each year the
cooperative meets to review the previous
year’s activity. Bylaw revisions, officer
reports, and guest speakers provide
members with a valuable opportunity to
learn about KIUC. Door prizes and renewing
old acquaintances give the meeting a festive
atmosphere.
• Attend a member meeting: This provides
members with an informal setting to
discuss their concerns and to learn more
about cooperative issues and events.
• Attend a Board Meeting: Open to the
public, these meetings provide up­to­date
information and an opportunity for the
public to provide testimony
• Serve on the board of directors: Directors
are elected for staggered three­year terms,
with three of the nine directors being
elected each year. Members can be
nominated to run for director in one of two
ways. The board­appointed Nominating
Committee solicits applications from
members for committee nominations or any
qualified member may be nominated
by a member petition.
• Be informed: KIUC offers members a
number of ways to receive information
about the co­op, including bill inserts, KIUC
Currents, community discussion groups,
quarterly meetings, radio, television,
newspaper, our social media outlets,
www.kiucrenewablesolutions.coop,
www.kiuc.coop, Twitter and Facebook.
Participating in Your Co-op
In this national year of cooperatives,
there are a number of ways to participate as a member
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32 KIUC CURRENTS
By Megan McKoy­Noe
2012: Year of the Co-op
Consumer­owners celebrate a business model
with international appeal
Is it possible to change the way
people eat a fruit? Could cheese
unite communities? Can electricity
transform the future of
a country? It’s
possible—with a
little cooperation.
The United Nations
General Assembly
designated 2012 as
International Year of
Cooperatives (IYC
2012), under the
banner
“Cooperative Enterprises
Build a Better World.” The
resolution recognizes the vital
role cooperatives—
democratically governed
businesses that operate on an at­cost, not­forprofit
basis—play in the economic and social
well­being of nations around the globe, and
encourages countries to foster cooperative
development as a way to generate local wealth,
employment and marketplace competition.
“At a time when folks are losing faith in big
corporations, International Year of Cooperatives
2012 offers us a great opportunity to showcase
the many ways the local, consumer­owned and
member controlled cooperative form of business
benefits communities all over the world,” says
Glenn English, CEO of the National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association. “It gives cooperatives a
perfect venue to contrast how we differ from
profit­driven companies.”
Co­ops Are Everywhere
If variety is the spice of life, co­ops are a zesty
bunch. Every day, more than 29,200 cooperatives
supply essential products and services to
American consumers, touching our lives in almost
every way.
Tomorrow at breakfast, check your morning
paper. Many of the articles may be labeled
“Associated Press” or “AP.” Those stories were
written by individual reporters, but distributed by
a cooperative news organization.
If your breakfast includes freshly squeezed
orange juice, it may be from a Sunkist product.
Sunkist is a cooperative formed by California and
Arizona citrus growers.
And the list goes on. Land O’ Lakes butter,
Ocean Spray cranberry juice, Sun­Maid raisins,
Welch’s grape jelly, Nationwide Insurance, Blue
Diamond almonds, Ace Hardware and REI outdoor
gear are all cooperatives. In fact, one out of every
four Americans claims membership in some type
of cooperative, including 91 million served by
credit unions and 42 million connected to more
than 900 electric cooperatives in 47 states.
Although many in number, cooperatives differ
from typical businesses in one big way: They are
organized for the benefit of their members, not
single owners or stockholders.
“Co­ops are established when the for­profit,
investor­owned commercial sector fails to meet a
need, either due to price or availability of goods
and services,” says Martin Lowery, NRECA
executive vice president, external affairs and
chairman of the Washington, D.C.­based National
Cooperative Business Association Board of
Directors. “The co­op business model works in
housing, utilities, and in both rural and urban
settings. Co­ops empower people to take control
over their own economic destinies.”
Dallas Tonsager, undersecretary for rural
development with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, points out that co­ops “are only as
good as the people running them and only
succeed when members support them. But wellmanaged,
democratically run co­ops have proven
time and time again that when people unite to
achieve a common goal, they can accomplish
anything.”
On the Cutting Edge
Odds are you have orange juice in your
refrigerator. But before a 1916 advertising
campaign by Sunkist, oranges were only eaten by
the slice. By the end of World War I, however,
Sunkist’s “Drink an Orange” push had increased
the average per capita serving size from half an
orange to almost three.
This pioneering co­op tradition continues in
many ways today:

• Credit unions fought off the destructive cycle
of payday loans by creating salary advance
loans with low rates that placed part of the
borrowing into a savings account, helping
members escape a cycle of debt.
• Marketing cooperatives added food nutrition
labels to products long before it was required
by federal law.
It is hard to conceive of America without
cooperatives, Tonsager reflects.
“Agricultural co­ops have made our nation the
breadbasket of the world,” he says. “This
occurred, in part, through lending from the
farmer­owned, cooperative Farm Credit System
and power supplied by electric co­ops. Today,
electric and telephone co­ops are playing a vital
role in deploying the advanced distribution,
transmission and telecommunications
infrastructure that rural America needs to prosper
and stay competitive.”
Building a Better World
The IYC 2012 theme, “Cooperative Enterprises
Build a Better World,” embodies NRECA
International Programs, a division of NRECA that
celebrates its golden anniversary this year.
Since its creation in 1962, NRECA International
Programs has assisted with electrification
endeavors that have resulted in increased
agricultural output, millions of new jobs and an
enhanced quality of life for more than 100 million
people in 40­plus nations.
“More than 2 billion people worldwide still lack
electricity and millions more must depend on
unreliable and unsafe power,” says Ingrid
Hunsicker, manager of international program
development for the NRECA International
Foundation, a charitable organization that has
partnered with more than 300 electric
cooperatives in the United States to bring power
and economic development to rural villages
overseas. “In many countries, traditions of selfhelp,
self­government and joining together to
achieve a common goal don’t exist.”
Because circumstances vary widely, NRECA
International Programs adopted the slogan,
“Electrifying the world, one village at a time.”
Outreach relies on the time­tested electric
cooperative approach, giving people experience in
the democratic process and entrepreneurship so
they can launch local services.
“One of the challenges we face in many countries
is building a rural business culture,” Hunsicker says.
“When electric cooperative employees and
volunteers arrive, they outline how to create a
business plan, how to conduct meetings, how to
collect the full amount due from consumers, what
type of electric generation system to invest in and
everything in between. It’s all about discovering
and building on what works. Best of all, we show
the best face of not only who we are as co­ops, but
who we are as Americans.”
A Success Story
About 29,200 cooperative
enterprises in the United States
o ffer numerous services and provide
2 million jobs with annual sales of
$652 billion.
• More than 900 electric co­ops
deliver electricity to 42 million
consumers in 47 states.
• Electric co­ops own and maintain 42 percent of the nation’s electric
distribution lines that cover 75 percent of America’s landmass.
• Two million farmers are members of nearly 3,000 farmer­owned
cooperatives.
• More than 7,500 credit unions o ffer financial services to 91 million
consumers.
• About 233 million people are served by insurance companies
organized as or closely a affiliated with co­ops.
• Around 50,000 families use cooperative day­care centers.
• Roughly 1.2 million Americans in 31 states are served by 260
telephone cooperatives.
• More than 1.2 million families live in housing owned and operated
through cooperative associations.
Worldwide Phenomenon
The cooperative sector boasts nearly 1 billion members in more
than 90 countries.
• The proportion of cooperative membership to population varies,
but can be as high as 50 percent in Finland and Singapore; 33
percent in Canada, New Zealand, Honduras and Norway; and 25
percent in the United States, Malaysia and Germany.
• Forty­five percent of Kenya’s gross domestic product can be
attributed to cooperatives.
• Cooperatives account for 80 percent to 99 percent of milk
production in Norway, New Zealand and the United States.
• Co­ops account for 71 percent of fishery production in Korea;
40 percent of agriculture in Brazil; 25 percent of savings in Bolivia;
24 percent of the health sector in Colombia; and 55 percent of
the retail market in Singapore.
• Financial cooperatives serve an estimated 857 million people—
13 percent of the world’s population.
• About 49,000 credit unions serve 177 million members in 96
countries under the umbrella of the World Council of Credit
Unions.
• Financial cooperatives are the largest providers of microfinance
services to the poor, reaching 78 million clients living below the
poverty line of $2 per day.
• Cooperatives generate 100 million jobs globally.
Source: International Cooperative Alliance
MARCH 2012 33

34 KIUC CURRENTS
By Maile Moriguchi
KIUC’s Online Presence
Communicating with our members is a priority.
Six times a year you read about what we are doing
as a co­op through KIUC Currents magazine. Every
month we include a message on your bill, and
occasionally include a bill insert to keep you
informed. Our Member Services team is available
from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through
Friday to answer any questions and assist
members. We have quarterly meetings, monthly
board of director meetings and special meetings
the public is encouraged to attend. We even do
radio spots, newspaper ads, post flyers around the
community and sometimes do a special
publication. But did you know we also have a
wealth of information online 24 hours a day,
seven days a week?
www.kiuc.coop
KIUC maintains two websites, a Facebook page,
a twitter account and a video­sharing site. Our
main website is the newly redesigned
www.kiuc.coop. We are proud to launch this new
design that should help members find information
more efficiently. On this our 10th year as a
cooperative, we continue to grow, communicate
and inform our membership.
“We are proud of the hard work our employees,
management and board have done over these
years, and the website displays a wealth of
information on what KIUC is, where we have
been, where we are headed and what members
can do to participate,” said Barbara Nagamine,
KIUC’s Member Services Manager.

It has been 10 years since our first KIUC website
was launched. While there have been many
advances in technology since, our goal with the
redesign was to keep the site clean,
straightforward and easy to navigate. The old site
had a tremendous amount of information, but it
became unruly to maintain it in the old format.
The new design features a quick links section
with easy access to your account information,
paying your bill or reading the latest edition of
KIUC Currents! The main page boasts a news and
events section that lists upcoming meetings and
press releases.
Navigating the information through the About
Us, Board of Directors, Member Services, Energy
Information, Energy Efficiency, Community
Information and News sections has become much
more efficient.
The best part about the new design? It was
absolutely FREE! As a member of Touchstone
Energy Cooperatives, KIUC was able to take
advantage of the Co­op Web Builder program that
allows access to free website hosting.
www.kiucrenewablesolutions.coop
The major goal of KIUC’s Strategic Plan 2010­
2025 is to produce 50 percent or more of our
island’s energy by renewable resources by 2023.
Our renewable website gives the public a look at
what KIUC is doing to reach those goals. The main
focus of the site is on hydropower, solar, biomass
and smart grid.
The KIUC team also uses the renewable website
to do live blogging of smart grid informational
meetings. The live blog enables those who are not
able to attend the meeting in person to stay
informed in real­time from their own devices.
Social Media
www.facebook.com/kauaicoop and
www.twitter.com/kiuc
In the past year, KIUC began its journey into
social media to increase awareness, engage
members and provide another avenue to
communicate. We have used social media to
promote efficiency and safety, and to
communicate outages, news, events and special
projects.
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36 KIUC CURRENTS
Social media has proven to be an effective way
to communicate outages. Visits to KIUC Facebook
page have spiked during outages. People want to
know what is happening, and social media allows
us to pass information to the masses in a timely
manner.
We are encouraged by early participation and
would like to keep our momentum going. You can
begin by “liking” us on Facebook,
www.facebook.com/KauaiCoop, or “follow” us on
twitter, www.twitter.com/KIUC.
The KIUC Channel
www.hawaiistream.com/show/
kiuc­channel
The KIUC Channel, hosted by Hawaiistream, has
a collection of videos from past meetings and
events.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative is the
recipient of federal financial assistance from
the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA
prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national
origin, age, disability and, where applicable,
sex, marital status, familial status, parental
status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic
information, political beliefs, reprisal, or
because all or part of an individual’s income is
derived from any public assistance program.
(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Persons with disabilities who require
Statement of Nondiscrimination
alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET
Center at (202) 720­2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C.
20250­9410, or call toll­free (866) 632­9992
(voice) or (800) 877­8339 (TDD) or
(866)377­8642 (relay voice users).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider
and employer.
MARCH 2012 37

Statement
of Operations
For the period 01/01/2011 – 11/30/2011
38 KIUC CURRENTS
By Karissa Jonas, CFO
We are pleased to report that the KIUC results
of operations through November 30, 2011, are
strong. However, the weak economy only shows
slight signs of recovery. Electricity usage on the
island is 1 percent higher than in the prior year.
Regardless of the slightly improved sales volume,
KIUC is still doing everything it can, while
maintaining safety and reliability, to reduce costs
and operate efficiently and effectively, and
continue to maintain a strong financial position.
Revenues, expenses, and net margins totaled
$168.2 million, $158.2 million, and $10.0 million,
respectively, for the 11­month period ending
November 30, 2011.
As is the case for all electric utilities, the cost of
power generation is the largest expense, totaling
$103.7 million or 61.6 percent of revenues. Fuel
costs are the largest component of power
generation, totaling $90.2 million or 53.6 percent
of revenues, and representing 87.0 percent of the
cost of power generation. The remaining $13.5
million or 8.0 percent of revenues and 13.0
percent of the cost of power generation,
represents the cost of operating and maintaining
the generating units.
Percentage of Total Revenue
Taxes
8.4%
Depreciaon &
Amorzaon
7.3%
Administrave &
General
Net of Non-Operang
Margins
6.8%
Markeng &
Communicaons
0.6%
Interest
4.7%
Member Services
1.7%
Net Margins
6.0%
Transmission & Distribuon
Operaon & Maintenance
2.8%
Producon Operaon &
Maintenance
8.0%
Fuel & Purchased
Power Costs
53.6%
The cost of operating and maintaining the
electric lines totaled $4.7 million or 2.8 percent of
total revenues. The cost of servicing our members
totaled $2.9 million or 1.7 percent of revenues.
The cost of keeping our members informed
totaled $1.1 million or 0.6 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
$12.0 million or 7.2 percent of revenues.
Being very capital intensive, depreciation and
amortization of the utility plant costs $12.2
million or 7.3 percent of revenues. Although not
subject to federal income taxes, state and local
taxes amounted to $14.2 million or 8.4 percent of
revenues. Interest on long­term debt, at a
favorable sub­5­percent interest rate, totals $7.9
million or 4.7 percent of revenues. Non­operating
net margins added $0.5 million to overall net
margins. Revenues less total expenses equal
margins of $10.0 million or 6.0 percent of
revenues. Margins are allocated to consumer
members and paid when appropriate.

Simple
Pleasures
KIUC lineman Greg Perreira,
gets a bird’s­eye view.
Parting Shot
Representatives from the Homestead Community Development Corporation, KIUC and REC Solar held a
kick­off meeting to coordinate next steps on a 12­megawatt solar project located on Hawaiian Homelands in
Anahola. KIUC was recently named Solar Utility of the Year at the Solar Power Generation USA conference in
Las Vegas. Pictured, from left: Debbie Santiago, Drew Bradley, Judge William Fernandez, Perry White, Robin
Puanani Danner, Shawn deMille, Brad Rockwell, Scott Kaiwi Danner, Kamahalo Ka‘uhane, Makena White and
Cory Gokan.
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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March 2012
Volume 9, Number 1
David Bissell
President and CEO
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,
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, Jan TenBruggencate
Nominating Committee
Chairman: Peter Yukimura
Policy
Chairman: Peter Yukimura
Members: Carol Bain, Stu Burley,
Strategic Planning
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
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Democratically Controlled Cooperative
KIUC is one of more than 900 electric
cooperatives in the United States who together
serve more than 42 million people in 47 states.
In the same way you vote for political candidates
to represent you in government affairs, you vote
for directors to represent your interests at KIUC. Every KIUC member receives one vote
for each director position. Directors serve three­year terms and must be re­elected to
continue serving.
A director is required to obtain training on the electric utility industry and the duties
of being a director. This training is necessary because being elected as a director
carries significant responsibilities. Directors make decisions that will affect our island
for many years, and oversee one of Kaua‘i’s largest organizations. It is important they
are knowledgeable of the complex and changing utility industry to make good
decisions.
As a member, you can take an active role in our cooperative by voting in the
upcoming board election on March 24.
In addition to voting, members are encouraged to attend board and community
meetings, and stay informed on the issues facing the cooperative. Monthly board
meetings are open to the public, and members can provide testimony to their elected
directors. Our recently updated website, www.KIUC.coop, is a great source of
information on your utility and its governance policies. KIUC Currents magazine,
mailed to each member, provides an in­depth look at issues facing KIUC and the
electric utility industry. KIUC staff also provides regular update meetings to the
community.
David Bissell
President and CEO
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative