March 31, 2012
Murakami Roofing
The recent rain and windstorm took many Islanders by surprise. Most people saw the floods in yards and streets, but have yet to check out their roof and its post-storm condition. Is water gushing out of your gutters? That is…
March 31, 2012
All G Electric
The photovoltaic (PV) market is exploding, and everyone is trying to get a piece of the action. This has caused a saturation of contractors claiming they can install your PV system. The positive side to this is that homeowners have…
March 17, 2012
Hi-Power Solar
In this competitive climate, photovoltaic systems are proposed to potential buyers with a dizzying array of figures and numbers. While the intent is to enlighten consumers, some information has the effect of adding more confusion to the process, even to…
March 17, 2012
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…
March 10, 2012
Alternate Energy Inc
With our state’s skyrocketing electricity rates, installing a PV (photo-voltaic) system in Hawaii makes more sense than ever. It can cost as little as $5,000 after government credits and pay for itself in about five years. But the red-hot solar…
March 10, 2012
Leakmaster Roofing
Most people in Hawaii don’t get the maximum use out of their roofs. If it springs a leak or two, they often rush to replace it with a brand new one — without checking first to see what a guaranteed…
March 10, 2012
Surface Shield Roofing Company
Do you own a home covered by a flat or low-slope roof? Have an old Monier tile roof or metal roof? In this day and age, there are alternative options to a complete tear off and installation of a new…
March 3, 2012
All G Electric
A PV system installation has two major aspects: • Panel installation • Electrical installation Advertisement Both are directly mounted into your roof. Like a match made in heaven, All G Electric, LLC and Murakami’s Roofing have joined forces to become…
March 3, 2012
Murakami Roofing
If you’re getting ready to sell your house, take a moment to look at your roof from a potential buyer’s perspective. Does your roof look ratty or like a problem waiting to happen with tattered or missing shingles? Or does…
February 25, 2012
Alternative Electric
The photovoltaic industry has been booming over the last few years. Most people now know what solar photovoltaics are, as they can be seen on rooftops throughout the state. As the price of electricity rises, more and more of us…
February 25, 2012
Leakmaster Roofing
The time has come for The Cool Roof Store by Green Energy Outlet (GEO) — and just in time to rescue Hawaii’s roofing expenses. At the store, crowds are educated about installing an affordable, renewable roof. Instead of reroofing your…
February 18, 2012
Surface Shield Roofing Company
With more than 20 years of experience in Hawaii’s roofing and solar industry, Surface Shield Roofing’s Shon Gregory has seen the business change as materials and technologies are adapted to the needs and priorities of property owners. “Our clients are…
February 18, 2012
RevoluSun
Purchasing a photovoltaic system is one the most challenging decisions a homeowner will face aside from choosing the home itself. With dozens of solar companies setting up shop in the islands, it can be difficult to distinguish between a deal…
February 18, 2012
Murakami Roofing
Some things in life belong in the category of “out of sight, out of mind.” For most homeowners, the roof above their heads, keeping out the elements, is probably on that list. That is, until something happens, like the growth…
February 11, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
Choosing a photovoltaic system (PV system) for your home or business is a first-time experience for most. The evaluation process for choosing a system and/or contractor can be difficult. Pacific Islands Construction’s goal is to educate the consumer and hopefully…
February 4, 2012
Alternative Electric
Photovoltaics is creating quite a buzz among Hawaii homeowners. Also known as PV, photovoltaics is a form of solar-powering. “But instead of heating your water, it actually produces electricity,” explains Chad Matsumoto, who co-owns Alternative Electric with Bronson Apana. Although…
February 4, 2012
R.S. Toyama Roofing Service Inc
Recently, our staff at R.S. Toyama Roofing Service Inc. completed our first composition shingle application in Newtown, Aiea. We have re-roofed many homes there in the past with cedar shake shingles and other manufactured cementitious material, but never with composition…
February 4, 2012
All G Electric
With all the talk about photovoltaic systems these days, have you ever stopped to consider other electrical improvements to not only enhance your new energy-efficient home, but improve and add value to it? When deciding to invest in a photovoltaic…
January 28, 2012
Pacific Islands Construction
Kyocera has been manufacturing solar modules for more than 35 years, far longer than most manufacturers in the industry today. The Kyocera modules will probably never be the cheapest in the industry, but there are none constructed better. In the…
January 21, 2012
Hi-Power Solar
The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Hawaii’s upcoming Home Remodeling and Renovation exposition will be held at Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall from Friday evening, Jan. 27, through Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29. Consumers will be able to visit numerous exhibiters…