Noheawili, I think we all agree that the cost is high. But before we imply corruption or incompetence, we ought to review what's in plain sight. Good place to start is the Hawaii State Department of Education's webpages "Heat abatement program at public schools" and "The Department's Budget." Nanea Kalani's "Bidding process reopens for Hawaii’s massive school air conditioning project" (Star-Adv, 31 May 2016) is also informative. We're fortunate to have a Governor who understands budget and engineering. The simple fact is that the DOE's annual electric bill is $48 million, nearly half what we're paying for the AC upgrades. From this perspective, the move to photovoltaic is smart. This issue is complex, and I believe we're getting the most bang for the buck with the Governor's leadership. Given the circumstances, Governor Ige has the background and know-how to make all the right decisions in solving this chronic problem. Let's give credit where credit is due. Good job!