By Bernadette H. Carreon
Horizon news staff

The Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) will be seeking financial assistance to utilize renewable energy in Peleliu, Angaur and Kayangel States.
PPUC Chairman of the Board Kione Isechal in an interview said the use of solar energy in outlaying states will be "more reliable, cheap and affordable."
Isechal said a renewable energy may be expensive to start but in the long run it will be cost efficient.
He said PPUC spends big money in transporting fuel to provide power in the states.
He said that the every household spends an average of 40 percent of their salary to electricity rate.
He said he wants to help consumers cut down the costs with PPUC pursuing a cheaper alternative to fuel-run power plant.
PPUC is also pursuing to construct a new and more efficient power plant.