Lost savings? Huh?

HECO is raising their fuel surcharge.  That is not news.  But, in a Pacific Business News story:
Groendyke, the owner of the Punahou fitness club, switched the facility’s air-conditioning system in 2001 to one that used less power but he’s since seen those savings disappear.

The savings did NOT disappear.  The savings are still there.  If [...]

Côtes du Rhône Comte Louis Clermont-Tonnerie "La Berardière Très Vieilles Vignes" 2005

Image from K&L wine.  Actually, probably purchased from K&L, now that I think about it.  Black berry/cherry palate.  Medium-fine tannins.  Dark ruby in color.  Well balanced.  Not as perfumed as the Close du Caillou from the other night.  Spicy.  Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault (I think).  Three old vines designation accounts for why this has a [...]