September 1, 2013
Island Pacific Energy
BY MICHELLE LEE Island Pacific Energy is hosting an open house this Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. for a chance to preview the company’s newest product emPower, a fully functional independent power system. Ideal for any home…
September 1, 2013
Island Cooling LLC
Summertime in Hawaii means that homeowners from Hawaii Kai to Ewa scramble to find ways to cool their homes without running up their energy bills. Some resign themselves to spending hundreds more in higher electricity bills that come from running…
September 1, 2013
Bonterra Renewable Energy and Solar Power
As summer fades into fall, Bonterra solar will keep your home energized while also putting money back into your pocket. With the help of generous state and federal tax credits, you can save up to 65 percent off the cost…
August 25, 2013
Hawaii Home Expo
Many homeowners today undervalue the importance of good lighting. Lighting can create ambience and mood, be functional for particular tasks, and accent areas of interest. Proper lighting can draw guests in, evoke feelings of warmth and convey a general sense…
August 25, 2013
EnergyPro Hawaii
As you all know, it has been one hot summer so far. Solar photovoltaic energy production has been tremendous, and if weather patterns continue, excellent production can be expected throughout the fall as well. But how do you really know…
August 18, 2013
Alternative Electric
Photovoltaics are creating quite a buzz among Hawaii homeowners. Also known as PV, photovoltaics are a form of solar energy. “But instead of heating your water, it actually produces electricity,” explained Chad Matsumoto, who co-owns Alternative Electric with Bronson Apana.…
August 18, 2013
Risource Energy
BY MELANIE MEI Akio Takasaki is commonly referred to and described as one of “Hawaii’s solar forefathers.” Ironically enough, the name “Akio” translates to “bright man” in English. Advertisement With more than 15 dedicated years in solar sales and over…
August 18, 2013
American Electric
Thinking about photovoltaic (PV) for your home? If so, you should understand the changes taking place in the PV industry, both generally and specifically here in Hawaii. The “gold rush” has peaked; many PV equipment manufacturers have gone out of…
August 18, 2013
Bonterra Renewable Energy and Solar Power
You may have heard that Hawaii is the most foreign energy-dependent state in the U.S. and that we import 94 percent of our energy. It’s true, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, we have a variety…
August 11, 2013
Alternate Energy Inc
There’s no question that solar photovoltaic (PV) is a good choice for Hawaii. The trick to making a good choice a great one lies in your choice of solar providers. Over the last two decades, Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI) has…
August 4, 2013
RevoluSun
The best way to explain the quality crisis in solar is this old adage: quality, not quantity. It’s not about the quantity of solar panels installed on a roof that creates the most power, it’s about the quality of the…
August 4, 2013
Surface Shield Roofing Company
It seems like everywhere you go, people are talking about solar energy, and for good reason. More and more Hawaii homes and businesses are looking into solar installation to help fight rising energy costs. The number of homes and businesses…
August 4, 2013
Island Cooling LLC
Running quietly in the attic of Kumu Vasconcello’s Hawaii Kai home is a breakthrough technology in energy-efficient home cooling. Unseen from the outside of the home, with no hole in the roof, the Whole House Fan quietly draws hot air…
August 4, 2013
Pacific Islands Solar
Pacific Islands Solar believes that there are questions the consumer needs to be aware of in order to make an informed decision when considering solar energy. Today, many companies offer various incentives to get consumers to call them, leading homeowners…
July 28, 2013
Discount Solar Co.
Alternate Energy Inc. (AEI) is excited to announce the return of Discount Solar Co., a division of AEI. It’s a new, extremely affordable solar PV option from one of Hawaii’s oldest and most trusted solar companies. Discount Solar Co. was…
July 28, 2013
Akamai Energy
Hawaii’s smart energy solution, Akamai Energy, continues to make the task of buying solar simple and affordable. The company features the widest selection of solar panels and system packages at the most affordable pricing in Hawaii, so there is no…
July 21, 2013
American Electric
As Ray Hose, president of American Electric, will tell you, “Never before have homeowners had to make so many decisions about their electrical systems. Solar, energy conservation, emergency power, 21st century loads on 1970s wiring — the homeowner really needs…
July 21, 2013
Bonterra Renewable Energy and Solar Power
As a leader in Hawaii’s clean-energy movement, Bonterra Solar has helped thousands of people in Hawaii make the transition toward solar power. In the process, the locally owned company has become Hawaii’s most trusted solar installer and has played a…
July 21, 2013
Risource Energy
BY MELANIE MEI Less than one year from introducing a new Japan-made, thin-film PV panel to Hawaii residents, Risource Energy is now recognized as the “Top U.S. Residential Installer in 2012” by Solar Frontier. Advertisement A small team from Risource…
July 14, 2013
Alternative Electric
Looking for an electrician, but don’t know who to call? As you open the Yellow Pages, there are about 50 different electrical contractors to choose from, but which one do you call? Some contractors may only service certain parts of…