August 25, 2015
Island Cooling LLC
One person who took a methodic approach to solving his home’s recent heat problem was Dr. R. David Dikeman. The Hawaii Kai homeowner frequently was cut off from trade winds, and his vaulted ceilings trapped heat, so even on hot…
August 19, 2015
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
As a Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor and a Fujitsu Elite Contractor, Aire Conditioner Shoppe now offers a 12-year warranty on parts and compressors and one-year labor as long as it is installed by Aire Conditioner Shoppe. You’ll find in most cases,…
August 19, 2015
RevoluSun
RevoluSun Smart Home has the answer to your summer stickiness with its QuietCool Whole House Fans, directly available to homeowners and home-builders. As Hawaii’s leading provider of solar and Smart Home technology, RevoluSun is cooling off Hawaii’s homes with Whole…
August 4, 2015
HawaiiUSA FCU
A few years ago, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union took its commitment toward environmental sustainability a few steps further by installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftops of its two corporate buildings. In February 2011, panels went up at the Pearl…
July 26, 2015
Pacific Islands Solar
Are you getting higher electric bills even though you have installed solar for your home? Does your solar system seem to be underperforming, making you concerned that something isn’t right? Perhaps it is experiencing problems caused by poor installation or…
July 19, 2015
EnergyPro Hawaii
With the pending merger of Hawaiian Electric and Florida-based NextEra Energy, the future of photovoltaics and other forms of renewable energy are in question. No one quite knows for sure what NextEra’s thoughts and intentions are. Will things remain the…
July 19, 2015
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
As a Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor and a Fujitsu Elite Contractor, Aire Conditioner Shoppe now offers a 12-year warranty on parts and compressors, as long as it is installed by Aire Conditioner Shoppe. You’ll find in most cases, the Aire Conditioner…
July 19, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
If you’re ready to install A/C, here are a few thoughts from retired Navy Capt. John Dunbar, who upgraded his Aikahi Park home with a Mitsubishi A/C system from Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI). Dunbar spent 30 years as a contracting…
July 12, 2015
Island Cooling LLC
Terry Ogimi definitely is prepared for summer. A Kaneohe homeowner and construction manager, Ogimi purchased three QuietCool whole house fans in 2014. “I was looking for a cost-effective alternative to installing A/C units0 and the whole house fan was the…
July 12, 2015
RevoluSun
In honor of its sixth birthday, the connection of more than 5,500 customers to solar power and a successful evolution into a one-stop shop for energy-efficiency and sustainable lifestyle home products, RevoluSun Smart Home celebrated by cleaning Sandy Beach recently.…
July 5, 2015
Hawaii Energy Connection LLC
Hawaii Energy Connection LLC continues to lead the movement. The company’s goal always has been simple: to provide affordable energy solutions that promote and accelerate the adoption of clean, renewable energy. For homeowners, the company’s popular KumuKit™ PV systems are…
June 28, 2015
Island Cooling LLC
Running quietly in the attic of Aileen Yanagihara’s Salt Lake home is breakthrough technology in energy-efficient home cooling. Unseen from the outside of the home and controlled by a timer on the wall, the QuietCool Whole House Fan draws hot…
June 28, 2015
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Now as a Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor and a Fujitsu Elite Dealer, Aire Conditioner Shoppe now offers a 12-year warranty on parts and compressor as long as it is installed by the Aire Conditioner Shoppe. You’ll find in most cases, the…
June 21, 2015
Pacific Islands Construction
How do you choose the right photo-voltaic (PV) system for long-term reliability? Does the contractor’s installation have long-term implications? What are the differences between the different roof racking system components, solar modules, roof flashings and inverters? Does the manufacturer’s warranty…
June 21, 2015
A home that wastes energy can put significant strain on your budget. So what can you do to cut the waste and expense? For starters, clean all the filters in your cooling equipment. This helps to improve the efficiency of…
June 14, 2015
Alternate Energy Inc
It’s hurricane season. Are you prepared? Alternate Energy Inc.’s (AEI) solar customers now have the opportunity to control their own energy future with on-site, residential energy storage. Due to Hawaii’s high electricity costs, residents have been eager to adopt alternate…
June 14, 2015
Good news: The frustrating saga of long wait times for solar system approvals is almost over! Hawaiian Electric Co. recently finished approving several thousand-long delayed applications, and the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission is working hard on new rules to avoid…
June 7, 2015
With energy bills continuing to rise, more and more Americans are making the switch to solar powering their homes. In 2014, the U.S. added more than 186,000 individual residential solar installations, according to GTM Research. As a result, more homeowners…
June 7, 2015
Hawaii Energy Connection LLC
Hawaii Energy Connection LLC continues to lead the energy-efficient movement. The company’s goal always has been simple: To provide affordable energy solutions that promote and accelerate the adoption of clean, renewable energy. For homeowners, the company’s popular KumuKit™ PV systems…
June 1, 2015
If you’re considering a green home renovation, or building an eco-friendly house, you’ll likely put a lot of thought into cooling, as well as kitchen appliances. But don’t overlook the value of greening your bathrooms, too. Environmentally friendly bathrooms can…