August 14, 2016
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Under the current HECO ‘grid-supply’ program, solar customers are credited approximately 15 cents per kilowatt hour for the excess energy their system sends to the utility grid. However, the grid-supply program does have a statewide cap. Maui has already reached…
August 14, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
The hot, muggy weather this summer has a lot of people thinking about air conditioning. LeeAnn Matsumoto, a programs analyst for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and her husband, Nicholas Lee, who works at Costco, installed a Mitsubishi split system…
August 14, 2016
America has home renovation fever. More homeowners are ready to tear out the old and install maple cabinets or granite counters. An easier, less expensive and effective strategy is to focus on your lawn. As every good realtor will say,…
August 7, 2016
Following the end of the Net Metering program for rooftop solar last October, customers of Hawaiian Electric Company were given two options: Grid-Supply and Self-Supply. While Grid-Supply credits new solar owners for the extra energy their systems send to the…
August 7, 2016
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
By Randall Balais Tropical Storm Darby was the first tropical storm system to hit Hawaii during the hurricane season of 2016. Darby has reminded us as to how unpredictable and how powerful tropical storm systems can be. The most important…
August 7, 2016
Big Rock Hawaii
If you are looking for products to improve your residential or commercial garden design, go to Big Rock For more than 33 years, the company has been manufacturing stone veneer and garden goodies. Big Rock has compiled quite a wonderful…
August 7, 2016
CARRIER HAWAII
If you care about noise, energy efficiency, air quality and even resale value, there’s a better solution than the traditional window air conditioner. Duct-free split systems like Carrier’s Performance DLS series are designed to make it easy to add cooling…
August 7, 2016
HALEAKALA SOLAR
In Solar Power World magazine’s latest list of top solar contractors, Haleakala Solar is ranked No. 1 in the state of Hawaii and 95th overall out of 500 solar companies in North America. The company was ranked No. 1 in…
July 31, 2016
Envirowash Hawaii LLC
A house is a big investment financially and mentally for anyone, especially in Hawaii. Envirowash Hawaii LLC is here to help maintain your home’s value with its nondestructive, soft-washing process. This low-pressure procedure, with the improvement of biodegradable soaps and…
July 31, 2016
United Roofing & Rain Gutters
By Wes Nomura United Roofing & Rain Gutters has more than 20 years of experience in the roofing industry and offers a no-pressure approach with your needs in mind. As a customer, you will be able to count on the…
July 31, 2016
Generations of space-challenged gardener s have relied on raised beds and planting boxes to grow a harvest of vegetables, fruits and herbs — even in the tightest spaces. Vertical gardening gave us a whole new way to garden in tight…
July 24, 2016
Island Cooling LLC
Wayne J. Chi was excited to put the finishing touches on his home cooling project that included attic ventilation and reflective roof coating. The biggest boost came from the QuietCool whole house fan system installed in the vaulted living room…
July 24, 2016
Surface Shield Roofing Company
According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, “Roof systems and materials generally are divided into generic classifications: low slope and steep slope.” Dividing roofing into these two categories assists homeowners in finding the most appropriate roofing material for their home.…
July 24, 2016
A ONE ELECTRIC
With the unrelenting heat this summer, air conditioner installation has been in high demand. And for stellar customer service and quality that can’t be beat, look no further than A One Electric. The company has been owned by electrical and…
July 17, 2016
Alternate Energy Inc
There’s great news for homeowners who want to take advantage of solar : you can put the sun to work to save electricity and money, without the long wait times or HECO approvals. Just about anyone can take advantage of…
July 17, 2016
Town & Country Builders LLC
Remodel is to change the str ucture or form; rehabilitation is the process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions; and lastly, repair is the action of fixing or mending something. If you…
July 17, 2016
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Summer is here, and now is the time to purchase a new split system for your home. Don’t wait and be behind like last spring and summer. If you are considering a high-energy saver-split system, now is the time to…
July 10, 2016
With temperatures – and therefore, electric bills – on the rise, American homeowners are looking for the most effective ways to make the biggest dent in their energy bills; however, many may be overlooking some of the most important energy-saving…
July 10, 2016
Cool Roof Store
Hurricane season is upon us, and you ‘re probably thinking about how to fi x the leaks in your old roof. Whether you want to do it yourself or have a contractor do it for you, this is the time…
July 10, 2016
In the beginning, Revolu-Sun’s mission was clear: deliver top-notch products, installation methods and customer service in Hawaii’s relatively new solar industry. Capitalizing on years of solar and construction experience, RevoluSun’s founders delivered a process that was easy for homeowners to…