Every day on TV News, I see videos of people sweltering in unbearable heat on the mainland. In some cities, the temperature is in the triple digits.
Here in Hawaii, we don’t have that problem. It’s the usual summer weather here with the high around 89F. Just typical summer weather in Hawaii. The problem here, in my opinion, is the high humidity, which is about 75%. Again, typical for Hawaii.
Fortunately, my house is fully air conditioned. I have the thermostat fixed in the mid-70s. It’s very pleasant indoors:
Our solar water heater:
Our recent electric bill was $241. It’s affordable. We do have a solar water heater, but don’t have solar for the rest of the house. Electricity is not a problem for us.
Salesmen keep coming to our home to sell us a photovoltaic system, but I send them away. Who needs photovoltaic when our electric bill is so low?
Besides, I don’t want holes in my roof, often causing leaks. I’ll let the next owner of this house worry about “renewable energy” and “fossil fuels.”
Somehow, the climate in Hawaii isn’t bad, at all. It’s a pleasure to live here, especially during the winter.
gigi-hawaii 
June 28, 2024 at 12:47 am |
It’s 45F here this morning. The weather is weird this year. But it will warm up.
June 28, 2024 at 12:54 am |
Winter without snow is unthinkable for me. I would detest Hawaii’s climate, but if it works for you that’s all that counts.
June 28, 2024 at 3:23 am |
It’s too cold in Canada. Which is why no one basks in the sun in a bikini there. Hawaii is a tourist destination for that reason.
June 28, 2024 at 3:29 am
It is not “too” cold, it is just cold. It is a very small percentage of Canadians who visit Hawaii, and after a week or two they are extremely happy to come home. I know one couple who bought a house there and said for the first year they loved it, the second year they liked it and by the third year they hated it and returned to Ontario.
June 28, 2024 at 3:47 am
But, Canada is not a tourist destination as Hawaii is. It’s not as popular. However, I did enjoy Toronto (November 1973) and Vancouver (March 1994), though it was way too cold with snow everywhere. I went there mainly to spend time with Thai friends.
June 28, 2024 at 1:33 am |
I strongly agree with the direction of renewable energy but there are some drawbacks on the way. For example, in order to produce electric vehicles, we have to use cobalt which are being compiled in many parts of Africa, especially the Republic of Congo, using child labor.
June 28, 2024 at 3:24 am |
Terrible.
June 28, 2024 at 1:42 am |
…stay cool and well.
June 28, 2024 at 5:23 am |
Well! I’m sure an apartment in Pittsburgh doesn’t compare to a house in Hawaii, but $241 is a big electric bill. Mine is $44 a month, and that includes my heat and AC. I’d still love to visit your islands someday, Queen Gigi. 🙂
June 28, 2024 at 7:42 am |
It seems the cost of living is very low in Pittsburgh. It’s much higher in Hawaii.
June 28, 2024 at 6:16 am |
Our PG&E bill often gets over $300, especially in the winter when I want the heat on. And lots of hot water.
We have a dry heat here in central California but occasionally the humidity gets to 30 percent in the the summer and I’m dying with it that high. It’s usually in the teens! I love warm, sunny days.
We have a fan in every room to help move the cool air from the AC around. Like you, we have no desire for solar panels on our roof.
June 28, 2024 at 6:20 am |
Hope this comment goes through. It’s much too hot here just now. WordPress keeps rejecting my comments!
June 28, 2024 at 6:22 am |
VJ is Valerie !
June 28, 2024 at 8:50 am |
Your climate (and definitely your humidity) are too hot for me. I am glad you enjoy it though.
June 28, 2024 at 10:46 pm |
My apartment has big windows and gets sun all day. And no AC! Have a cool 😎 weekend!
June 29, 2024 at 8:03 am |
I should think that would be lovely climate! Very consistent.
June 29, 2024 at 8:06 am |
We did not have air conditioning for many years. I am so grateful for it now!