January 21, 2012
RevoluSun
With the solar industry booming, scores of companies are entering the Hawaii market. Now, savvy homeowners interested in creating clean, renewable energy can meet local solar providers at the BIA Home Show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27 through 29,…
January 14, 2012
RevoluSun
RevoluSun, Hawaii’s leader in solar design and installation, is now installing the SunPower™ E20 series 327 Solar Panels in its residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) projects — thus becoming the first solar company to offer this groundbreaking technology in North…
January 14, 2012
Surface Shield Roofing Company
What you need to know before installing solar panels As more and more Hawaii homes and businesses are looking into solar installation to help fight rising energy costs, the number of homes and businesses switching to solar panels is on…
January 7, 2012
Enlightenment isn’t just a state of mind — it can also be an important energy-saving state of being for your home’s roof. By “enlightening” your roof, you can use less energy, save money and dress up the interior of your…
January 1, 2012
Murakami Roofing
Your roof is probably one of the last things on your mind as you lie in bed looking up at the ceiling. But wait, why does that part of the ceiling look a little different? Kind of dark, wet looking?…
December 25, 2011
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 continue to adapt to the needs and priorities of property owners. Because of…
December 25, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
As consumers have purchased solar energy (photovoltaic systems) in greater numbers this past year, those buying systems in the new year need to acquaint themselves with the nuances of the industry. Pacific Islands Construction believes that what has become apparent…
December 25, 2011
Leakmaster Roofing
Leakmaster Roofing has always been a leading innovator of roofing technologies during its 22 years of existence. In particular, the company has been early adopters of cool roof coatings — reinforced with polyester fabric — that have proven to be…
December 18, 2011
Murakami Roofing
Having your roof replaced is a big undertaking. Not only does it affect your schedule and your home, it also has the potential to disturb your neighbors. While this is not so much a factor if your home is large…
December 18, 2011
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.…
December 18, 2011
Lighthouse Solar
Lighthouse Solar has made great strides toward being “part of the solution” since its inception in 2006. In a span of only five years, the company has become one of the largest solar and photovoltaic-energy installers in the nation, with…
December 18, 2011
All Weather Surfaces Hawaii
Finding the best roof-coating system is easy with All Weather Surfaces Hawaii Selecting the proper roof coating system can get pretty confusing these days. At any time, there could be as many as a dozen manufacturers of roof coatings telling…
December 11, 2011
Alternate Energy Inc
There’s been a lot of ink in these pages talking about the benefits of solar energy. From reducing Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuels to eliminating your electric bill, more and more people are becoming familiar with all the advantages of…
December 4, 2011
EnergyPro Hawaii
Most people are aware that solar systems, such as solar hot water, solar electric and even attic fans, qualify for healthy tax credits, both from the state and the federal government. Most people also don’t like to wait for their…
December 4, 2011
Murakami Roofing
We all put things off — dentist’s appointments, oil changes, computer backups. Procrastination is human nature, but it can sometimes prove costly, especially when it involves roof repair or replacement. What happens if you don’t get your roof fixed or…
November 27, 2011
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…
November 27, 2011
Pacific Islands Construction
Recent events in the photovoltaic industry regarding the financial conditions of most manufacturers should cause concern among consumers. The cost per watt has been falling over the last six months and now its effect has started to be realized. What…
November 27, 2011
EnergyPro Hawaii
EnergyPro Hawaii and its sister company, Waialae Plumbing, have installed many solar hot water systems throughout its 17-year history. EnergyPro Hawaii also has installed many solar photovoltaic systems and is rapidly closing in on its 100th PV installation. System No.…
November 27, 2011
United Roofing & Rain Gutters
The future of photovoltaics is integrated solar roofing installed by United Roofing and manufactured by Apollo Solar & CertainTeed. American manufacturer CertainTeed (100 years in business) has partnered with Apollo Solar to offer state of the art technology through roof-integrated…
November 20, 2011
Hi-Power Solar
The highly competitive marketing climate offers an abundance of choices from many companies engaged in the solar industry. Along with the many opportunities to benefit financially, consumers must also be cautious to prevent being victimized by the questionable sales tactics…