August 12, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
The photovoltaic (PV) system that you have or are considering purchasing should have an inspection every year as well as maintenance performed on the system. Consumers are led to believe that their PV systems are maintenance-free and that if there…
August 5, 2012
RS Toyama Roofing
BY ROCHELLE SMOLINSKI Since incorporating more than three decades ago, R.S. Toyama Roofing Service Inc. has been the go-to expert in the Islands when it comes to quality craftsmanship and competitive pricing. Advertisement Well-versed in working with shingles, slate, tile…
August 5, 2012
RevoluSun
Sure, you know you can lower or virtually eliminate your monthly electricity bill with a solar electric system. What is involved with the design, build out and hooking it up to the electric grid, though? And how will you ever…
August 5, 2012
Alternate Energy Inc
Alternate Energy has been Hawaii’s locally owned, family-operated solar energy provider since 1993. It is a full-service, fully licensed company with an eye toward slow, sustainable growth. Today, the company is honored to be among the top-three residential PV providers…
July 29, 2012
EnergyPro Hawaii
The solar industry is evolving constantly, which continues to bring down the cost of a typical system. Samsung has introduced a new 255-watt panel that works well with the Enphase M215 micro-inverter. It costs less than the older, less powerful…
July 29, 2012
Aluminum Shake Roofing Inc.
No one likes the idea of doing any sort of home maintenance, and perhaps a homeowner’s least favorite thing to do is to deal with roofing problems and roofing contractors. It simply isn’t something people look forward to. Have you,…
July 29, 2012
Bonterra Renewable Energy and Solar Power
It’s no secret that to get a quality solar photovoltaic system for your home, business or residential development, you have to start with quality products. That’s why Bonterra Solar, since its inception in Hawaii in 2009, has exclusively used solar…
July 29, 2012
Hi-Power Solar
The solar industry’s highly competitive marketing climate offers an abundance of choices from many companies. Over the past year, additional options have enabled consumers to benefit financially in ways other than a straight purchase of a photovoltaic (PV) system. While…
July 23, 2012
Murakami Roofing
Skylights are a wonderful way to increase the amount of natural light coming into your home during the day. However, as a homeowner, you probably don’t go up on your roof very often to check out the quality of the…
July 14, 2012
Alternative Electric
The photovoltaic industry has been booming over the last few years. Most people now know what solar photovoltaics (PV) are, as they can be seen on rooftops throughout the state. As the price of electricity rises, more and more of…
July 7, 2012
All G Electric
Summer is here, and for many of us, so are higher electric bills. The sun is shining, so to beat the heat, island residents are running their fans and air conditioners full blast. Instead of letting the sun drive electric…
July 7, 2012
Aluminum Shake Roofing Inc.
How do you plan to observe the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Iniki this Sept. 11? Why not use the occasion as an opportunity to upgrade your home to better survive the next major storm? Do you remember the video footage…
July 7, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
Pacific Islands Construction has a goal to help those considering a photovoltaic system for their home become more knowledgeable. Having knowledge is a great equalizer between the buyer and seller, but generally the buyer is at a great disadvantage. The…
July 7, 2012
Cool Roof Store
Most shingle roofs in Hawaii fall into one of three basic categories: asphalt composition, wood shingle/ shakes or metal shingles. Let’s start with asphalt composition shingles, which are the most popular sloped roofs in Hawaii. Look around your neighborhood and…
June 30, 2012
RevoluSun
Join thousands of other Hawaii homeowners to start producing clean, renewable energy right on your very own rooftop, backed by a local company you can trust: RevoluSun. “This Fourth of July, we encourage people to declare their energy independence and…
June 30, 2012
Alternate Energy Inc
Summertime is a time for blue skies and fun in the sun with your kids and family, feeling lucky you live Hawaii. For the professionals at Alternate Energy, now the top residential solar PV installer in Hawaii, it also is…
June 30, 2012
Bonterra Renewable Energy and Solar Power
With the solar industry booming, experts will tell you that one of the keys to upgrading your house with a clean, green solar system is to make sure you get quality installation. Andrew Yani, Bonterra Solar’s founder and principal, wholeheartedly…
June 30, 2012
Surface Shield Roofing Company
Do you own a home covered by a flat or low-slope roof? Do you have an old Monier tile roof or metal roof? In this day and age, there are alternatives to a complete tear off and installation of a…
June 23, 2012
Bonterra Renewable Energy and Solar Power
If you’re planning to “go solar,” go with Bonterra Solar, one of Hawaii’s fastest-growing solar energy companies. Bonterra thinks many homeowners are ready to catch the wave — the heat wave — of energy savings they’ll enjoy after they have…
June 23, 2012
Poncho's Solar Service
As the mercury rises this summer, don’t let your electric bill do the same. Harness the energy of the sun by making the switch to a solar hot water system, the most cost-effective retrofit and new-build solar system on the…